What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Aide - Junior High School position at Pea Ridge School District?
Title: Special Education Instructional Aide
Position: Full Time
Reports to: Principal
Department/School: Junior High School
Summary: Works under the supervision of the teacher and assists in the daily instructional program
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists teacher in routine classroom operations.
- Implements/follow teacher’s instructions for classroom procedures.
- Prepares planned instructional materials, attendance reports, and class reports as assigned.
- Assists with the development and maintenance of class and student records.
- Assists in the supervision of students while they are loading and unloading buses, going to special classes, in the cafeteria, on the playground, etc. and in the classroom in the absence of the teacher.
- Assists with behavior management programs and techniques.
- Understands and assists in meeting the special needs of students.
- Maintains confidentiality and observes professional ethics.
- Supervises students when the teacher is not present.
Qualification Requirements, Education, and/or Experience:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Associate's degree or 60 college credit hours. Praxis Parapro exam may be substituted for college hours but must have a high school diploma.
- Able to assist with personal hygiene including feeding and personal care (toileting). Must be able to lift approximately 80 pounds.
Salary: Per District Salary Schedule
Contract Days: 182
Pea Ridge Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.