Pre-K Aide

Classroom Aide

This position is for one year only.

Primary Function:

To assist the classroom teacher by performing tasks which are assigned and directed by the teacher. The tasks must not infringe upon the responsibilities reserved for certified teachers. It is vital that both the teacher and aide fully understand the limitations as well as the tasks of the aide.

Qualifications:

• A.S. Degree, two years of college, or meet state requirements for highly qualified.
• Be 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate good basic reading, writing and computation skills
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn to operate, and maintain, a wide variety of instructional equipment.
• Have demonstrated the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, school personnel and members of the community.

Reports to:

Principal and/or Classroom Teacher Performance Responsibilities:

1. To assist teachers with instructional activities such as:

• Reading to children
• Assisting children in library
• Writing the dictation given by young children
• Helping children locate and use materials
• Encouraging safety habits in work and play
• Assisting children to understand and follow directions and rules
• Encouraging children to work independently
• Listening to children
• Assist small groups of children in various subject areas under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher to small and large groups
• Help children individually with special assignments and academic problems
• Enrich classroom activities through the use of personal experiences, interest and talents
• Other instructional activities during assigned working hours.

• To assist teachers with routine tasks such as:

• Recording attendance and other information
• Collecting money
• Preparing the classroom for instruction
• Gathering resource and supplementary materials
• Setting up and operating audiovisual equipment
• Preparing instructional materials
• Other routine tasks

• To assist teachers on occasions such as:

• Fire Drills
• Field Trips
• Activities for parents
• Special Events
• Other occasions

• To perform other duties as assigned by the principal and/or classroom teacher.

Terms of Employment:

The length of the contract will be determined by the Carroll County School Board. The salary will be from the Teacher Aide Salary Scale. At this time, this is a one year only position.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel.

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