What are the responsibilities and job description for the AIDE - VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL position at Bristol Virginia School Board - PROD?
TITLE: ACADEMIC AIDE
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Assist primarily in the instruction of reading and math skills with individual students or small groups under the direction of the certified classroom teacher and in consultation with Title I teacher and special education teacher when appropriate.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent and meet one of the following requirements:
- Completed two years of college coursework
- Earned an associate degree or higher; or
- Pass a state or local academic assessment
- Demonstrate basic reading, writing and computation skills.
- Have previous experience with groups of children.
REPORTS TO:
Classroom Teacher and Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
To assist teachers with instructional activities such as:
- Reading to children.
- Assisting children in the library.
- Writing the dictation given by young children.
- Helping children locate and use materials.
- Encouraging safety habits in work and play.
- Assisting children to understand and follow directions and rules.
- Encouraging children to work independently.
- Listening to children.
- Assist small groups of children in reading and areas under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher to small and large groups.
- Help children individually with special assignments and academic problems.
- Enrich classroom activities through the use of personal experiences, interests and talents.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As per contract
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and regulations on evaluation of personnel.
Adopted: by the Bristol Virginia School Board on October 3, 2005.
Revised: by the Superintendent of Schools on November 30, 2020.
Revised: by the Superintendent of Schools on June 9, 2026.
Salary : $19 - $24