JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the classroom teacher, instruct students individually or in groups with prescribed learning objectives and perform related tasks as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Works with students individually or in small groups to tutor, reinforce of follow up on learning activities; assists by guiding students and/or providing a model in a variety of areas;
• Assists in physical development and fitness, communication, personal hygiene (i.e. feeding, grooming, toileting), academic learning, and vocational skills; uses established guidelines as a pattern to individualize instruction to the needs of each learner; supervises classroom, outdoor playground, community mobility, and field trip activities; provides instruction in dance, games, and music;
• Assists with classroom preparation and clean up; provides for protection and safety to all students assigned;
• May operate mechanical equipment such as orthopedic braces and supports or teaching devices.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or comparable demonstration of basic competence and one year of paid or voluntary experience working with children;
• Two years of college training related to psychology, child development, or education may be substituted for one year of experience working with children;
• Training or experience working with special needs children is desirable;
• A passing score on the Instructional Aide Proficiency Test.

Knowledge of

• Learning patterns and behavior;
• Basic concepts of child development and behavior characteristics;
• Personal hygiene and mental health practices;
• Reading and writing in English, including grammar and composition;
• Number concepts;
• Classroom computer and other technical equipment.

Ability to

• Communicate with children and motivate them to participate in learning activities;
• Learn to teach in special subject matter areas or to teach children who have special learning needs;
• Maintain emotional control under difficult situations;
• Learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions;
• Apply knowledge and practices with judgment;
• Maintain a continuing relationship with the same students and staff over a prolonged period;
• Recognize hazards to safety;
• Learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to public education for children and related to the program to which assigned;
• Apply knowledge and practices with judgment;
• Perform routine clerical work;
• Speak distinctly in English or communicate in sign language;
• Supervise children in the classroom and out of doors;
• Read and comprehend fine print, such as texts, catalogs, etc.;
• Communicate effectively via telephone, computer modem, and in-person;
• Lift/move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Personnel Commission Approved January 14, 1992 – Range 30/Revised 3/14/95 4/4/2019 PC Approved – 5.10.22 – New Classifed Range 3