POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title: Instructional Aide (Classroom)

Location: Cottonwood School

Work Hours/Days: 5 hours per day | Monday - Friday

Work Schedule: To be determined by site

Work Year: School Session

Salary: $17.48 - $21.25 per hour (Range 20)

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (CLASSROOM)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to assist teachers in the instruction of students individually, or in groups; in a classroom or similar learning situation. Full responsibility for appropriate instruction, training, curriculum materials and evaluation procedures remain with the classroom teacher; and to do other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist teachers by providing instructional assistance to individuals and small groups in reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced skills;
• Follow teacher's lesson plans and assist in preparation of plans based on teacher's direction and explanation of students academic needs;
• Assist in the evaluation of the instruction and the students' progress and problems;
• Assist teacher in preparing a variety of learning materials;
• Assist teachers in instructing students in the District's Alternative Program;
• Assist teacher in preparing and maintain bulletin boards, interest centers, educational displays and teaching devices;
• Operate audio-visual equipment such as video tape decks, motion picture projectors, film strip and overhead projectors and collect equipment;
• Operate or learn to operate electronic teaching machines and computer terminals;
• Perform a variety of routine clerical and record keeping activities such as taking roll, collecting monies, filling out forms and applications and correcting papers;
• File and record test scores, grades and other data in student records;
• May assist in administering, proctoring, and scoring tests and charting students progress;
• May assist teacher in prepare materials for parent meetings;
• Operate office equipment, such as typewriter and duplicator in the preparation of instructional materials, bulletins, rosters, or other materials;
• Assist teacher in straightening or organize classroom or other learning facility;
• Accompany students on field trips;
• May attend in-service training sessions, back-to-school nights, parent conferences, and other school activities;
• May attend and participate in staff meetings concerning individual and group behavior adjustments of youth in special classes;
• Respect confidential nature of pupil records and school reports;
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and monitor classroom, playground or other areas;

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS 

KNOWLEDGE OF 

• Basic methods and techniques used in tutoring and ways to work effectively with students;
• General needs and behavior patterns of students at the level to which assigned;
• Appropriate English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and language arts;
• Basic arithmetical concepts;
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.

 ABILITY TO 

• Project a mature, constructive, stable, and healthy attitude in a learning environment;
• Follow safety procedures and written & verbal instructions;
• Organize tasks, set priorities, maintain work pace;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directives;
• Perform repetitive & varied tasks;
• Manage multiple tasks;
• Work autonomously;
• Make independent decisions;
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills;
• Understand the basic concepts of child growth and development and possess a genuine liking for students;
• Keep records and perform routine clerical duties;
• Respond appropriately to evaluation & changes in the work setting;
• Understand the particular needs of youth having behavioral problems in school.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; 

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.

EXPERIENCE

One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Physical Demands

Manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job; Sit, look down, turn neck (frequently); Walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, twist (occasionally); squat, kneel, push, pull, climb stairs (infrequently); Lift & carry items to 10 pounds (occasionally), to 25 pounds (infrequently); grasp/ manipulate materials and supplies (frequently); use seeing, hearing & speaking (continuously). 

Working Conditions

Indoor classrooms, outdoor schoolyard & grounds. Exposure to: student & playground noise, seasonal temperatures, dust and wind.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Classified Bargaining Unit Position.

January 2004

Revised 4-14-14