To assist professional staff members by performing a variety of tasks related to the operation of classrooms or other instructional areas.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher with planned activities and instructional programs. Assist in preparing instructional materials planned by the teacher for daily instruction; set up and operate audiovisual equipment; type educational materials. Record and file statistical data, grades, and reports. Assist the teacher in maintaining individual student records. Conduct individual and group instruction under supervision of the teacher. Participate in ongoing inservice training. Assist in supervising students in the classroom, lunchroom, and playground under the supervision of a district certificated staff member. Participate and assist in outdoor activities. Assist in maintaining discipline and order in the classroom. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years or more of study at an accredited institution of higher education, as evidenced by 60 credit hours, or an associate’s (or higher) degree, or by passing an academic assessment test in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Basic typing ability desirable.