Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

This position involves the performance of classroom duties to assist a teacher in accomplishing classroom objectives as well as performing other duties, which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel. The class of Teacher Aide differs from that of School Monitor in that the Teacher Aide generally assists teachers in a classroom setting while the School Monitor generally functions outside the classroom maintaining order. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Teacher or Teacher Assistant.

Typical work activities include: assisting in setting up laboratory equipment; proctoring and assisting in administering examinations; assisting in correcting test papers, recording grades, and maintaining student files; operating recording equipment, reading laboratory equipment, film projectors, and other equipment; performing simple clerical duties under general supervision; reading to children and playing records for children; providing oversight and/or personal assistance to students in the hallways, bathrooms and other areas in school buildings and on school grounds as required; assisting in distributing supplies to classroom students; assisting in supervising recreation, lunch periods and study halls; assisting in clean up in cafeteria/dining room and performing other basic housekeeping tasks; assisting in arts and crafts or other classroom activities; attending and participating in designated school meetings and trainings, as required.

Full performance knowledges, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics include: good general intelligence; ability to establish good relationships with children and others; familiarity with classroom routine; good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, indirectly related to teaching process; neat personal appearance; ability to maintain discipline; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Minimum qualifications are either: (A) graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma; or (B) two (2) years of experience in a recreational field, arts and crafts field, in working with children, or in related activities.

The mission of the Liberty Central School District is to empower each student to contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential, and our vision is to cultivate trust and courage to be innovative and persevere. We believe in achieving this through recruiting a diverse workforce inclusive of all backgrounds and from all walks of life.