TITLE: Instructional Aide (Elementary/Middle School/High School)

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 60 college credits or passing score on the ParaProfessional Assessment Test

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Director of Child Study Team

                                        Building Principal

                                        Supervisor of Curriculum/Instruction (HS)

                                        Special Education Teacher

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position; teacher calendar; 9 holidays

 FUNCTION: Assist the certificated Special Education teacher; will not be used as a substitute for the regular classroom teacher

 EVALUATION: Performance in this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board Policy, administrative directives, and   be consistent with the terms and conditions of employment

                          DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the classroom teacher in review and reinforcement activities.
2. Assists the students in maintaining positive behavior and on-task attention.
3. Assists the classroom teacher in fulfilling her instructional obligations to certain individuals or groups by: 
   • Accompanying the students to special classes and programs.
   • Assisting children in completion of assignments, worksheets, etc.
   • Assisting the teacher in marking papers and workbooks
4. Assists the teacher in utilizing audio-visual and technological equipment.
5. Monitors the class while the teacher is in conference in the classroom or working with a group in the classroom.
6. Assists the teacher in preparation of special projects, bulletin boards and programs.
7. Assists in the supervision of lunchroom and playground as necessary.
8. Accompanies students to and from the bus.
9. Assists students with self-help skills if needed.
10. Assists therapists during large group instruction.
11. Assists students with organizational skills.
12. Performs other related duties and activities as assigned, consistent with position of special education aide and consistent with the duties of school aide.
13. (HS)  Assists the certificated Special Education Teacher in individual program prescribed by the Child Study Team – especially basic reading and mathematics.
14. (HS)  Assists the certificated Special Education Teacher in helping students with work assigned during regular High School and Vocational School classes.
15. (HS)  Assists the Special Education Teacher in providing instruction in applicable life skills in areas such as careers, appearance, grooming, etc.
16. (HS)  Assists the certificated Special Education Teacher in the orientation of Special Education students new to the High School.
17. (HS)  As directed by the certificated Special Education Teacher, provides a “home base” and a “sympathetic listener” to students in the program.
18. (HS)  Is sensitive to student behavioral changes for early detection/identification of possible problem areas.
19. (HS)  Performs all other duties and activities as directed by the certificated Special Education Teacher and consistent with the duties of school aide.