ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist in the presentation of instructional materials and academic instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; assist students in their understanding and comprehension of reading, writing, language arts, math and social studies, performing remedial exercises and other basic instruction as required.
Repeat and reinforce instruction to assist students' comprehension and understanding; provide more individual assistance to students experiencing learning difficulty; explain errors and answer questions; use games, skits, puppets and other instructional activities to reinforce the main lesson plan.
Report progress regarding student performance and behavior as required; provide input and assist instructors with determining student advancement through established learning programs.
Assist with teaching and developing large and small motor skills, hand-eye coordination and group activity skills and responsibilities; utilize balls, ropes, balance beam and other physical education equipment in developing motor skills.
Assist in the preparation of materials for classroom use as directed by the teacher; prepare flash cards to assist student learning comprehension.
Observe and control behavior of students in and out of the classroom, including snack time, play time and movement of students to various locations on the school campus.
Perform a variety of clerical duties such as updating cumulative folders, recording grades, assembling materials, preparing charts and bulletin boards, taking roll, maintaining records and files, typing and duplicating classroom materials and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.
Operate audio-visual equipment, typewriter, copier, VCR, laminator and thermofax machine; set up displays as necessary; operate a personal computer or computer terminal as required.
Participate in meetings, in-service training programs and field trips as required.
Prepare, administer, correct and record tests, papers, essays and homework assignments as directed; prepare homework packets as assigned; call students and parents to follow up on absences as assigned.
Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs; arrange for guest speakers and field trips as assigned.
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; provide immediate basic first aid and comfort to students as needed.
Direct group activities of students as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Child guidance principles and practices.
Classroom procedures and conduct.
Basic instructional techniques.
School and classroom rules, policies and procedures.
Safe practices in classroom activities.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Reading and writing communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Assist in providing patient instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment.
Assist with the instructional and related activities of the assigned learning environment.
Learn methods and procedures to be followed in the assigned instructional environment and limitations.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, volunteers and the public, including members of the ethnic communities.
Prepare instructional materials and perform a variety of routine clerical duties.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating and maintaining records related to the instructional program.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Read, follow, explain and enforce rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Work independently with little direction.
Communicate effectively with students and adults both orally and in writing.
Observe and control student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Operate instructional and office equipment, including copiers, audio-visual equipment, typewriter, thermofax, VCR and laminator.
Maintain a clean, safe and orderly classroom learning environment.
