Special Education Aide

MOUNTAIN BROOK SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Instructional Aide

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: General concepts of child growth, development and child behavior characteristics. Techniques used in controlling & motivating students. English usage, punctuation, spelling & grammar. Routine record keeping. General purposes & goals of public education. Specific subject area content as required in job assignment. Must maintain regular attendance.

JOB GOAL: To assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study. To perform a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel. To perform related work as required.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises. Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activity. Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, in the library and on field trips. Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials. Performs a variety of regular clerical duties, such as filing, typing or duplicating materials. Maintains student records, attendance and files. Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment. Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher. Works under the supervision of a certified teacher and performs any additional duties assigned by the teacher. All other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine months per school year, 184 days