Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide – Non-Competitive Civil Service Position

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and;
• Additional experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; OR
• Have served in a community service organization, church or education/recreation organization for a minimum of one (1) year; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c).

Note: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Reports To: Administrator in building assignment who provides direct supervision.

Specific Duties:

• Assist student with behavioral/management needs.
• Assist in physical care tasks and health-related activities, including feeding and toileting.
• Work with student to reinforce the learning of materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Supervise/assist student during specials, lunch, arrival and dismissal.
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or supervising teacher.

Performance and Responsibilities: Ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers and others; Ability to gain and hold the confidence of and to maintain a patient and understanding attitude towards school children; Ability to maintain order in classrooms and to enforce school regulations with firmness; Familiarity with classroom routine; Good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved; Resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly related to teaching process; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to maintain discipline; Dependability; Neat personal appearance, tactful, courteous and good judgment; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.