Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
or be willing to enroll immediately in a CDA program to be
completed during the 2012-2013 school year
DEFINITION
Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional
activities; to assist in the conduct of intensified learning
experiences; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for
instructional personnel; and to do other related work as
required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
·
Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of
learning materials and in the conduct of instructional
exercises.
·
Tutor individual students and small groups of students to
reinforce and follow up learning activities.
·
Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study
activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional
concepts by instructional personnel.
·
Direct students into safe learning activities and functions,
and assist in the shaping of appropriate social
behaviors.
·
Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of
positive strategies and techniques.
·
Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of
instructional materials and learning aids for use with
individual or small groups of students.
·
Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential
student records and information.
·
Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of
instructional media machines and equipment.
·
May administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and
general aptitude tests, and records the test results.
·
Assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive
learning environment.
·
May participate in parent conferences and other student
progress report activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of
:
Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental
behavior characteristics; Student behavior management strategies
and techniques;
Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and
grammar;
Basic arithmetical concepts; Routine record management, storage,
and retrieval systems and procedures.
Ability to
:
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude
toward students of varied age groups; Communicate effectively in
oral and written form in English and a second language, as
required by the assignment; Perform routine clerical tasks and
operate a variety of educational and office related machines and
equipment; Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate
instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a
positive educational environment; Understand and carry out oral
and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with
children and adults.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the
physical aspects that this position classification must perform
in carrying out essential job functions.
·
Persons performing service in this position classification will
exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry push,
pull, or otherwise move objects.
·
This type of work involves a stationary position most of the
time, but may involve moving for brief periods.
·
Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far visual acuity,
depth perception providing oral information, the manual
dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and
work with various materials and objects are important aspects
of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a
disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND
EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely
provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain
the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience
:
Prefer One year of paid
or volunteer experience working with groups of
children.
Education
:
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
or be willing to enroll immediately in a CDA program to be
completed during the 2012-2013 school year