DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Kindergarten Aide - Striving Reader Grant

FUNCTION

Performs routine work in the supervision of students on the playground, in the cafeteria, or in the classroom while ensuring the safety of the students under supervision.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Site Administrator.  The Site Administrator will at least annually evaluate the Aide’s performance. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervise students on the playground, in the cafeteria, or indoors during inclement weather.

Ensure safety of students under supervision.

Effectively manage students under supervision including the enforcement of school rules and district policies and issue citations where required.

Assist students in resolving conflicts.

Supervise the arrival and departure of students using bus transportation as assigned.

Assist with clerical duties related to the classroom environment such as photocopying, stocking and inventory of materials, laminating, etc.

Assist with instruction given by classroom teachers.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK CONTACTS

Frequent contact with students, teachers, and other district personnel.

CONDITIONS OF WORK

Light to moderate physical activity normally associated with a school site.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The ability to perform the following work activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

¨       Supervise students both indoors and outdoors for long periods of time.

¨       Be kind, patient and firm.  

¨       Think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies.

¨       Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, teachers and other district personnel.

¨       Follow oral and written instructions.

¨       Work harmoniously with students and staff.

¨       Type accurately and perform general clerical work.

¨       Maintain records and files.

¨       Plan and organize work.

¨       Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Some experience in the supervision of youth and high school graduation or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work and; 48 semester hours from an accredited college; or, an associate’s degree in early childhood or related field; or, successfully pass the Para-professional PRAXIS exam developed by Educational Testing Services.