Description
Position Purpose
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member assist student(s)
Essential Job Functions
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
Additional Duties
- Assist staff or building administration, as needed.
- All other duties as assigned
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Qualifications Profile
- Teachers Aide certificate (30 hour college credit hours or pass the Para Pro exam)
- Personality characteristics compatible with the functions and responsibility of the position
- Demonstrate professional commitment and trust
- Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities
- Criminal background checks are required
Additional Information
- Contact Dr. Debbie Poffinbarger, Elementary School Principal, by email dpoffinbarger@northmacschools.org with questions.