Major Duties and Responsibilities
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Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment.
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Provide children with proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
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Assist an assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans.
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Assist children with projects and assignments; read books to students as assigned; assist children with letter and word pronunciation and recognition.
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Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials.
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Take and record attendance as required.
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Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays as assigned; distribute and collect paper and supplies.
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Observe and control behavior of children in the classroom according to approved procedures.
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Monitor children during outdoor activities as directed.
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Assist in the assessment of student skills and progress; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
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Assure the health and safety of children by following health and safety practices and procedures.
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Maintain a learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
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Sanitize and clean toys, tables and other classroom areas as needed.
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Monitor and interact with children during games, play, outings, snack and other recreational activities.
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Maintain daily records related to students' observations.
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Communicate with students in English and a designated second language to facilitate the learning process as assigned by the position.
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Provide oral and written translation between teachers, parents, staff and others as required; translate notes, letters and other materials as needed.
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Operate standard classroom and office equipment including a copier and computer as assigned.
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Attend and participate in meetings, in-services and parent conferences as directed.
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Assist with monitoring inventory levels of classroom supplies; assist in ordering, receiving and maintaining appropriate inventory levels of supplies as assigned.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Of:
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Basic principles and practices of early childhood development.
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Child guidance principles and practices.
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Classroom procedures and appropriate child conduct.
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Basic instructional methods and techniques.
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Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
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Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
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Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
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Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.
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Oral and written communication skills.
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Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
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Basic record-keeping techniques.
Ability To:
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Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment.
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Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children.
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Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.
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Sanitize and clean toys, tables and other classroom areas as needed.
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Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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Monitor, observe and report child behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
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Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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Observe health and safety regulations.
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Maintain student records and files.
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Operate standard office and classroom equipment.
Required Job Functions
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See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids.
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Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment.
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Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
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Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
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Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects up to 150 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
Work Conditions
Employees in this position will be required to work indoors in a classroom environment and/or outdoors consisting of tables, chairs, orthopedic devices and playground equipment; come in direct contact with students, parents, district staff and the public.
