Teachers Aide

REPORTS TO: Supervising Teacher and Assistant Principal  

FSLA: Part-Time  

JOB DESCRIPTION:  

This employee is responsible for assisting the teacher in organizing and implementing an instructional, academic program. This employee will work under direct supervision of a teacher or teachers. In most cases, this position is a part-time position with no benefits.  

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:  

Classroom Management: 

· Assisting the teacher with maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning. 

· Assisting with duties that require movement of students to areas on campus.  

· Maintaining classroom environment conducive to effective learning by utilizing approved school-wide classroom management techniques as needed. 

· Utilizing the Discipline Referral Chart in documenting and processing behavior issues. 

· Follow approved schedules and procedures for starting and ending classes, and the transitioning of students.  

· Understand all fire drill and lock down procedures. 

  Knowledge of Subject Matter: 

· Communicating accurate knowledge of subject matter in a comprehensible manner using language and style appropriate to the learner. 

· Applying concepts, laws, and rules relevant to subject matter. 

· Demonstrating a breadth of subject matter knowledge that enables students to approach and relate topics from a variety of perspectives, interests, and points of view. 

· Using the current references, materials, and technologies of the subject field in a manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the learner. 

· Demonstrating the ability to check student comprehension of subject matter and providing accurate feedback to students. 

Planning For Instruction: 

· Assisting the teacher with the design of the academic program based on the assessed needs of students. 

· Assisting the teacher with preparation and implementation of lesson plans for students based on assessed needs and in accordance with the Academy’s philosophy and curriculum system. 

Delivery of Instruction: 

· Providing academic assistance and support for individual and/or small groups of intervention students.  

· Assisting the teacher with effective utilization of media and technology. 

· Be available to step in as lead instructor in the absence of the lead classroom teacher. 

Assessment of Student Performance: 

· Assisting the teacher with administration of appropriate assessments designed to measure student progress. 

· Assisting the teacher with evaluating student progress on a regular basis and providing feedback to students. 

Communication: 

· Establishing and maintaining cooperative relations with other employees. 

· Assisting the teacher with establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.  

· Assisting the teacher with preparing progress reports to school personnel and parents. 

· Utilizing approved methods and forms for out-of-classroom referrals.  

  Professional Development Program: 

· Continuing professional growth through educational in-service, meetings, and required trainings. 

Other Responsibilities: 

· Assisting with climate counseling of students when available.  

· Assisting the teacher with taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities. 

· Assisting the teacher with ensuring that each student in the program has required records in his/her permanent record and/or portfolio. 

· Performing other responsibilities, as directed. This will include: lunch duty, recess duty and climate counseling.  

· Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrative staff.  

· Attend all aides meetings and professional development activities. 

· Record arrival time before entering classroom on Electronic Time Card in school office.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. High School Diploma or equivalent, AND 

2. Associate’s Degree, OR 

3. 60 hours of college/university level course work, OR 

4. Demonstrated proficiency on State assessment.