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Future Instructional Aide
Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide
Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned
Date Revised: 2013
Dept./School:
Primary Purpose
Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.
Qualifications
- Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED
- Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; Ability to work well with children; Ability to communicate effectively
- Experience: Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Support
- Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
- Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
- Motion: Moderate walking
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.