Bilingual Clerical Aide (17.5 hrs. / wk) / Para Aide Duty Reduction (5 hrs. / wk.)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, assists teaching staff in a variety of instructional activities and in the supervision of students at school and on field trips. Performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Teacher Aide I class differs from the Teacher Assistant class in that the latter is regularly required to perform academic instructional assistance for a significant portion of time. Although positions within the Teacher Aide classification may perform some of the less responsible academic instructional assistance, the primary emphasis of this class is clerical support and student behavior control.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists teaching staff in a variety of classroom and school related activities; types tests, correspondence, and routine narrative and statistical reports; corrects student papers and homework; distributes and collects classroom materials and prepares classroom and audio-visual equipment for use; orders supplies and equipment; maintains student and attendance records; maintains classroom bulletin boards; counts school lunch money; supervises students taking tests; observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the teacher; maintains safety and discipline by supervising and / or assisting in the supervision of students on playgrounds, in lunchrooms, school halls, library, study halls, and with the loading and unloading of buses at school and on field trips; verifies that students out of class have hall passes; enforces school rules and regulations; insures that students leaving campus are authorized to do so, and that students on campus are students of the school; operates common office machines; performs clerical duties as assigned.

When Assigned to Enrichment Activities

When assigned to enrichment activities, this position does not engage in instructional duties and is not required to meet Para Professional or highly qualified requirements.

Develops rapport with students and provides sound leadership; responsible for being an example of good sportsmanship; applies discipline in a fair and positive manner and according to prescribed procedures; assists after school programming staff in a variety of areas throughout the school; collects classroom materials and prepares classroom and audio-visual equipment for use; maintains student and attendance records; supervises students in various activities and settings; maintains safety and discipline by supervising and / or assisting in the supervision of students on playgrounds, in lunchrooms, school halls, library, study halls, and with the loading and unloading of buses at school and on field trips; verifies that all students are accounted for; enforces school rules and regulations; insures that students leaving campus are authorized to do so; operates common office machines; and performs clerical duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education / Experience : Any experience equivalent to education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be :

• 1. A high school diploma is desirable;

AND

2. A minimum of six months of experience working with school age youth is desirable when assigned to enrichment aide duties.

Applicants hired by the District after January 8, , to work at a Title I designated school, must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements : Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate?s degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) with a score of at least . Employees hired by the District prior to January 9, , must meet the above requirements by June 30, .

Knowledge of : Educational principles and techniques; student behavior and characteristics; basic discipline and behavior modification techniques; correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic mathematics; current office methods and procedures including filing and records management; common office equipment and its usage.

Skill at : Securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students; dealing tactfully with students, parents and school personnel; evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action; teaching good sportsmanship; typing with speed and accuracy; spelling correctly; reading, writing and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance; preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and summaries; organizing and distributing instructional materials; making mathematical computations; operating various office equipment; operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment; understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; providing leadership and developing rapport with students when assigned to enrichment aide duties.

Licenses / Certificates : Possession of, or ability to obtain a CPR Certification is required for teacher aides working in the area of Special Education or an enrichment aide duties.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.