What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Aide position at Paul Huber Middle School?
SUMMARY: Assists teachers on a substitute basis by working individually with, or providing small group instruction to general education students and by providing related assistance to teachers in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with small groups or one-on-one with students to help ensure understanding of the lesson and reinforce material introduced by the teacher, under the supervision of the classroom teacher
- Assists teachers in providing an effective learning environment
- Provides positive reinforcement for students
- Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect
- Supports the teacher in maintaining classroom control
- Assists in special class presentations, field trips and activities as requested
- Assists with evaluating and testing students individually when requested
- Handles routine clerical work as assigned
- Supervises students outside of the classroom where requested
- Assists the teacher during instruction and evaluation of student work
- Helps with testing of students
- Assists teacher in checking notebooks, grading and/or correcting papers and supervising make-up work
- Assists teacher with administrative and/or non-instructional activities
- Models good manners and sets a good example for assigned students
- Performs such housekeeping and related classroom duties as assigned by teacher(s) or as needed in the classroom
- Calls to teacher’s or administrator’s attention any problems relating to assigned students
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to perform activities involving moderate physical strength, including but not limited to, lifting students and providing assistance with mobility or transportation needs
- Ability to effectively use safety equipment such as support belt required for lifting
- Ability to work effectively with students and establish a rapport
- Ability to effectively use classroom equipment and teaching aids
- Knowledge of computer systems and word processing functions
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and instructional materials
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
- Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
- Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
- Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
- IVP fingerprint clearance card
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Associate’s degree or sixty college credit hours or successful completion of Paraprofessional test in accordance with No Child Left Behind requirements
- Prior work and/or volunteer experience supervising students in a classroom setting preferred
- Bilingual ability in Spanish and English preferred
- Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
Computer Proficiency: Word standard, Excel standard and Outlook standard
