JOB GOAL:
Assist the teacher in providing instruction to individual
or small groups, carry out appropriate classroom activities, and maintains a disruption-free environment.
ESSENTIAL
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Aides
the teacher in preparing classroom or laboratory for instruction.
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Helps
the teacher prepare and distribute lesson materials.
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Instructs
students under supervision of the teacher.
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Assists
the teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
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Assists
the teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean, and orderly to provide work
and study areas conducive to learning.
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Uses
resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the
Academy, and the community.
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Demonstrates
exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity
of assignments, communicating , an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent
thought and expression, and student and teacher experiences in large and small
groups.
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Works
cooperatively with guardians' confidence in the teacher.
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Guides
children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
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Demonstrates
genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and
student expectations.
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Promotes
responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
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Provides
a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent
practices, respect for individual children, and development of responsible
citizenship.
- STUDENT ACQUISITION & RETENTION:
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Shares
responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP:
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Participates
in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and
conditions of success.
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Shares
responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for
out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy.
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Conducts
himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
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Displays
personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group, and
the Academy.
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Assumes
other responsibilities assigned by the Administrator.
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Assumes
responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the
appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum
Requirements:
- Complete at least two years of study at an of an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours)
- Meet the highly qualified requirements according to the No Child Left Behind Act.
- Ability to communicate with students, staff, and guardians.
- Experience in educational setting with school-age children.
- Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
- Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Desired
Requirements:
- Valid Michigan teaching certification.
- Knowledge and skills working with At-Risk students.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While
performing duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
prevalent at the time. The noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate. The lighting in the work environment is
usually well lit and appropriate for a classroom setting.