Definition:

Under the direction of a Principal, assists a certificated Teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups; monitors and reports student progress regarding behavior and performance; performs a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Example of Duties:

1.Provide direct services to participating children under the direction of certificated staff to reinforce language development, reading, and/or math skills or physical education.

2.Prepare instructional materials.

3.Provide individual or small group reinforcement skills within classroom and/or resource labs.

4.Participate in teacher/aide activities; instructional planning with teachers, Program Monitoring Committee, scheduled inservices.

5.Maintain a daily log.

6.Participate in aide inservice as assigned.

7.Develop skills and techniques needed to assist in the instructional program such as:
a.Familiarization with instructional materials.
b.Operating knowledge of equipment and workroom machinery and materials.
c.Reinforcement of language, reading, and math skillsor physical education.
d.Development of positive self-concept in children.
e.Classroom control and supervision.
f.Preparation of appropriate instructional materials.
g.Maintaining a neat and attractive environment.

8.Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

1.Subject areas (reading, math, written/oral language or physical education and other areas as needed for specific jobs).

Ability To:

1.Understand the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.

2.Communicate effectively; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents, staff.

3.Understand oral and written instructions.

4.Control and motivate children.

5.Operate audio-visual equipment, instructional and duplicating equipment.

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and six month experience in working with children in an organized setting. NCLB Required 48 Semester Units from an accredited college/university. 

Working Conditions:

Classroom environment.