Resource Aide

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 

Under supervision, works in a general education classroom assisting teaching staff in a variety of instructional activities. Assists teachers and provides individual or group assistance depending on student or class’s academic skills and/or behavioral support needed. Incumbent can also provide attendant services to students with various intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Incumbent performs related work as required. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

May act as liaison between general education teachers, resource teachers; previews instructional information when possible and may attend seminars and conferences 

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

Resource aides may be assigned to a variety of individual students who require adult support based upon their IEP's (Individualized Education Program). Duties may include: realizes individual needs of students with intellectual, physical and/or behavioral disabilities; follows behavior plans as outlined in students’ IEP's; uses positive behavior management techniques; assists with lesson assignments; reinforces learning concepts to students; maintains discipline and order on the playground, lunchroom, library and classrooms; communicates with special education teachers about concerns and/or observations of students; assist in recording student progress towards goals and developing instructional materials and preparing graphs and charts; participates in district training programs when requested and receives training in and implements non-violent behavioral intervention procedures; maintains confidentiality regarding student information and records. 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any 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. Any experience that would demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities. 

Knowledge of: Educational principles and techniques; student behavior and characteristics; basic discipline and positive 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; and some knowledge in communication and behavioral strategies. May need to possess various forms of communicating with the deaf through visual means (Signed English, SEE, MSE, PSE, ASI, or CUE); hearing disorders and their effects on learning and behavior; skills taught in the basic subjects included in elementary and secondary school curriculum; record keeping techniques; and computer skills. 

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; basic typing/computer skills; 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; learning basic operations of communication devices; lifting using appropriate techniques; understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions; using positive behavioral reinforcements; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and moving students weighing as much as 50-80 pounds, daily and repetitively. 

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of CPI Certification. CPR Certification required. 

Resource Aide must also be at least 18 years of age; have at least a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma

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.

The Coral Academy of Science is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors.  The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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