Teacher Aide

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and:

• Additional experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; OR
• Have served in a community service organization, church, or education/recreation organization for a minimum of one (1) year; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits above.

Note: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Reports To

Administrator in building assignment who provides direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist student with behavioral/management needs.
• Assist in physical care tasks and health-related activities, including feeding and toileting.
• Work with student to reinforce the learning of materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Supervise/assist student during specials, lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or supervising teacher.

Skills

• Ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers, and others.
• Ability to gain and hold the confidence of and to maintain a patient and understanding attitude toward school children.
• Ability to maintain order in classrooms and to enforce school regulations with firmness.
• Familiarity with classroom routine.
• Good background or knowledge in a specific field where specialized duties are involved.
• Resourcefulness in conducting activities indirectly related to the teaching process.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain discipline.
• Dependability, neat personal appearance, tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.