ESS Instructional Aide

SUMMARY: Assists teachers on a substitute basis by working individually with, or providing small group instruction to general education students and by providing related assistance to teachers in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with small groups or one-on-one with students to help ensure understanding of the lesson and reinforce material introduced by the teacher, under the supervision of the classroom teacher

Assists teachers in providing an effective learning environment

Provides positive reinforcement for students

Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect

Supports the teacher in maintaining classroom control

Assists in special class presentations, field trips and activities as requested

Assists with evaluating and testing students individually when requested

Handles routine clerical work as assigned

Supervises students outside of the classroom where requested

Assists the teacher during instruction and evaluation of student work

Helps with testing of students

Assists teacher in checking notebooks, grading and/or correcting papers and supervising make-up work

Assists teacher with administrative and/or non-instructional activities

Models good manners and sets a good example for assigned students

Performs such housekeeping and related classroom duties as assigned by teacher(s) or as needed in the classroom

Calls to teacher’s or administrator’s attention any problems relating to assigned students

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to perform activities involving moderate physical strength, including but not limited to, lifting students and providing assistance with mobility or transportation needs

Ability to effectively use safety equipment such as support belt required for lifting

Ability to work effectively with students and establish a rapport

Ability to effectively use classroom equipment and teaching aids

Knowledge of computer systems and word processing functions

Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and instructional materials

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations

Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members