POSITION: Classroom Aide

Under the direction or general supervision of the Classroom Teacher, performs a variety of instructional support duties and activities to assist certificated teachers in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students; responds to the personal care needs of students; and performs a variety of clerical and instructional support activities to enhance the educational environment in support of instructional personnel.

Essential Functions:

(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. Duties may vary. This position based upon the need of the school.)

Essential Functions/ Duties/Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

· Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.

· Tutors individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow-up learning and training activities.

· Monitors and assists students with special learning needs in a variety of instructional activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel.

· Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.

· Confers with teachers and specialists to develop and evaluate individual and group educational goals and objectives; assists school site(s) with the implementation of special education programs as assigned; assists instructors with individual education plan and report preparation schedules.

· Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior and an appreciation of human diversity.

· Prepares and assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional level of students in the class or program; collaborates with classroom teacher, or special education teacher to design and implement curriculum modifications and accommodations as necessary.

· Directs students in safe learning and recreational activities.

· Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, recesses, and field trips.

· Escorts assigned student(s) to and from events, classes, lunch, and other activities; maintains supervision as assigned.

· Provides teachers and/or school administrators with relevant feedback and information on student progress through observation, daily contact, and maintaining accurate student records; may participate in meetings to share information about students and/or the special education program.

· Maintains a variety of records and files including confidential student records and information.

· Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.

· Uses good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist injured or physically ill students.

· Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media and computer assisted instructional equipment.

· May perform routine clerical tasks such as typing, computer operation, filing and photocopying.

· Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of and Ability to:

· Basic concepts of child growth and development.

· Developmental behavior characteristics.

· General needs and behaviors of students; special needs of students who have behavioral, or learning disabilities.

· Basic behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils.

· Basic and specialized instructional techniques for working with students.

· Basic reading, writing, math, and communication skills in order to assist students with academics.

· Basic assessment skills.

· Communication skills to interact in both formal and informal settings.

· Safe practices in classroom activities.

· Basic office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

Ability to:

· Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, including those exhibiting specialized needs.

· Understand organization and school site operations and objectives.

· Learn methods and procedures to be followed in assigned instructional situation.

· Understand the needs of assigned students and effectively relate to these needs in a learning situation.

· Effectively supervise students in a variety of situations.

· Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward more acceptable social behaviors.

· Operate a variety of educational and office related machines, equipment, computers, and supporting software applications.

· Maintain composure under stressful situations.

· Perform effectively and assertively in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.

· Interact with teacher and administrators, parents, and specialists in order to carryout assigned duties.

· Produce routine written program reports and correspondence.

· Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would qualify for this position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Prefer incumbents to have met the charter school para-educator criteria, which is either two years (48 units) of study at an institution of higher education, an associate’s degree or higher, OR passing a qualifying assessment test including but not limited to the CBEST exam.

Experience:

Some experience in dealing with school age children with various special needs.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a classroom setting.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

SUPERVISOR: Classroom Teacher

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver’s License

First-Aid Certificate Desired

DOJ fingerprint Clearance

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

➢ Part Time: 180 days while students are in attendance. Up to 35 hours/week

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.50 - $23.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childhood development: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• TB Test (Preferred)

Work Location: In person