Paraprofessional SPED Self-Contained LS (26-27 SY) James

# Job Title Classroom Instructional Aide

## Reports to Principal and Teachers Assigned

## Primary Purpose Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

## Qualifications

### Education

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associates degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning

### Special Knowledge

• Skills
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

### Experience

• Some experience working with children

## Major Responsibilities and Duties

### Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Cover classes for teacher absences when substitutes are not available.

### Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout school day inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

### Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

## Supervisory Responsibilities None

## Mental Demands

• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress

## Physical Demands

• Posture: Moderate standing, occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
• Motion: Moderate walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying less than 15 pounds

## Environmental Factors

• Work inside and outside
• Exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather
• Exposure to noise

## Tools/Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Standard instructional equipment

## Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Required for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I Part A program.