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/Certification(s)/License(s):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Review if there are additional requirements for all elementary aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program

 

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

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Duties/Responsibilities: Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
8. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
9. Make teacher aware 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. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
13. Comply with all district policies, rules, and regulations.
14. Other duties as assigned.

 

Mental Demands/Physical Requirement/Environmental Conditions:

1. Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.
2. Requires the ability to frequently sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
3. Requires the ability to walk frequently.
4. Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time.
5. Requires the ability to occasionally bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, or reach.
6. Requires the ability to regularly lift and carry items 20 lbs. or less.
7. Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments.
8. Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
9. Requires the ability to occasionally work outside with exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather.
10. Requires timeliness and regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – None

Equal Opportunity Employer

USD503 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap in the employment or hiring practices, procedures, training, assignment, promotion, transfer  or discipline of personnel. The Board and all employees shall comply with Title VI and Title VII of the U.S.  Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, The Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, and the Food Stamp Act of 1977 as amended.