What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Support Aide position at Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District?
REPORTS TO: Building Level Principal
SUMMARY: The Education Support Aide will provide support to school staff as directed by the school principal.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Academic Support
- Adheres to the administrative procedures of the assigned work location.
- Offers quality customer service by greeting people, answering general questions, and providing guidance where appropriate.
- Assumes classroom duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.
- Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans and class routine and consults with the principal or designee to resolve questions and/or concerns.
- Prepares a written summary of activities completed by students, including special situations or problems encountered.
- Adheres to all safety procedures, rules, and policies to ensure the well-being of all students.
- Maintains active supervision of students during all work and duty assignments.
- Develops and maintains a positive learning environment that is supportive of all students.
- Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information, respecting personal privacy.
Professionalism
- Promotes a positive image of the school district’s program to the public.
- Attend professional development activities where appropriate.
- Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies principal or designee of impending absence in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the teacher and/or principal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least two years of experience in customer service and office work.
- Computer proficient in MS Suite software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and various network operating systems.