ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist certificated staff by providing benchmark (grade-level) and academic instruction to support individual or small groups of Transitional Kindergarten students in a classroom; confer with certificated staff concerning lesson plans and site materials to meet student needs; assist with the implementation of lesson plans and instructional activities; observe and track academic progress and behavior of students and provide updates to assigned teacher.
Monitor and assist students at varying levels of ability with completing assignments and educational activities; explain and ensure student understanding of classroom assignments and homework instruction.
Read to students and assist students with reading activities, observe their reading abilities; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments.
Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; enforce appropriate student behavior and ensure student understanding of classroom rules; monitor students during outdoor activities, recess, eating, field trips, and various other activities as assigned; plan and facilitate structured playground activities; assist students by answering questions by providing proper examples and behavioral guidance.
Assist students with performing and developing daily living and behavioral skills; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing of students as needed; assist students with personal hygiene as required.
Provide classroom support by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other assigned areas in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
Administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with other health care activities as required.
Assist students with operating computers and utilizing software and internet applications.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials, scoring student tests and assignments, recording grades and taking and recording attendance, and maintaining various records related to student progress reports, assisting with scheduling meetings, appointments and services as assigned.
Attend and participate in various meetings, conferences and in-services as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Grade-level mathematics, language arts, and other academic subjects
Methods of addressing and correcting student behavior.
Safe practices in classroom activities.
Subjects taught in District elementary
Developmental needs of young children.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Oral and written communication skills.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Record-keeping and filing techniques.
First aid and CPR procedures.
ABILITY TO:
Take initiative in beginning tasks and following them through to completion.
Use critical thinking and innovation to solve problems.
Handle stressful situations with tact and professionalism.
Work interactively as a team member.
Adapt to a variety of situations and environments.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Understand and relate to students/adults with special needs.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward transitional Kindergarten students.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Demonstrate ability to be dependable.
Lift and carry students as assigned by position.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
