Teacher's Aide

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This entry-level position’s main purpose is to relieve school teachers from that part of their duties which, while related to the teaching process, can be performed by nonprofessional personnel. The work is performed under direct supervision of a school teacher or teachers. The duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments that are performed. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Relieves teachers of classroom duties for short periods by supervising students using prepared learning materials
• Performs tasks of a clerical nature: operating copy machines, filing, preparing statistical reports, and recording information
• Supervises students during lunch, recess, study halls, time-out/detention rooms, the loading and unloading of buses and in the school corridors
• Proctors and otherwise helps to conduct exams.
• Assists teachers in correcting exams
• Aides teachers with computer-related instruction
• Aides teachers in the preparation of audio-visual materials and maintains audio-visual records
• Distributes instructional materials to classrooms
• Sets up instructional equipment including, but not limited to, projection, science laboratory, computer and audio-visual equipment
• May assist students with instructional assignments and reinforcement activities using learning materials
• May aid teachers in implementing testing modifications as designated
• May aid teachers with remediating students’ specific academic deficits.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good general intelligence

Ability to establish good relationships with children

Familiarity with classroom routine

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Good communication skills, both oral and written

Above average clerical aptitude

Ability to maintain discipline

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

In Special Education classes, successful completion of district-wide in-service training dealing with the unique needs of classified special education student is also required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

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Jurisdiction: School Districts

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive

Adopted: 9/11/72

Amended: 2/15/01; 7/10/23

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16