SPED Life Skills Instructional Aide - DHS

POSITION TITLE: Instructional Aide

FLSA: Non-exempt

Reports to: Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

(Must meet one of these 3 options when hired)

At least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education

Obtained an associate's degree or higher

Meet a rigorous standard of quality test

Ability to work well with children and in a 1-on-1 setting

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience working with children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

2. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work

assignments.

3. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

5. Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

6. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

7. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students

or small groups or whole class.

8. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This

includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

9. Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

12. Maintain confidentiality.

13. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

14. Attendance is an essential job function.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None