Teacher Aide

Position Title

Teacher Aide

Job Description

This position involves the performance of classroom duties to assist a teacher in accomplishing classroom objectives as well as performing other duties, which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel.

Typical Work Activities

• Assists in setting up laboratory equipment;
• Proctors and assists in administering examinations;
• Assists in correcting test papers, recording grades, and maintaining student files;
• May operate recording equipment, reading laboratory equipment, film projectors, and other equipment;
• May perform simple clerical duties under general supervision;
• Reads to children and plays records for children;
• May provide oversight and/or personal assistance to students in the hallways, bathrooms and other areas in school buildings and on school grounds as required;
• Assists in distributing supplies to classroom students;
• Assists in supervising recreation, lunch periods and study halls;
• May be required to assist in clean up in cafeteria/dining room and may perform other basic housekeeping tasks;
• Assists in arts and crafts or other classroom activities;
• Attends and participates in designated school meetings and trainings, as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Good general intelligence;
• Able to establish good relationships with children and others;
• Familiarity with classroom routine;
• Good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, indirectly related to teaching process;
• Neat personal appearance;
• Able to maintain discipline;
• Tact;
• Courtesy;
• Good judgment;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma;
• Two (2) years of experience in a recreational field, arts and crafts field, in working with children, or in related activities.

Benefits

The Monticello Central School District hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap.

EEO Information

The Monticello Central School District is in Sullivan County, NY, which is centrally located between New York City, Albany and the Pocono Mountain region. This provides a rare combination to live in a rural setting and still be close to major metropolitan areas for recreation and work.

Location

The Monticello Central School District is District Wide.