Classroom Support Aide

Job Description

To assist and support the classroom teacher and to provide effective direct instruction to students in a positive teaching-learning environment and in a variety of instructional settings.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Cooperatively perform tasks under the supervision of assigned certified professional employees in a variety of instructional settings.
• Provide assistance to teachers and related service personnel in preparing and implementing instructional curriculum, and daily classroom routines.
• Work with individual students and with groups as directed.
• Anticipate the needs of the teacher(s) and students to maximize instructional time on task.
• Assist in testing routines including data collection and criterion-referenced assessments.
• Operate, store, and use educational media, computers and equipment as directed.
• Engage in activities, which promote positive communication and understanding school and community.
• Participate in in-service training workshops as required by the District, principal or designee (i.e. academic instruction, crisis management, compliance training,etc.).
• Appropriately manage students physically, verbally, and non-verbally who may be out of control, working collaboratively with the instructional team.
• Keep data and compile records as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
  
  

Experience

Some experience working with children.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification/Minimum Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 60 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR meets NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals
  
  

CONTACT INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. APPLY TO: Apply online at www.staffordmsd.org GROUP / GRADE: WAGE/HOUR STATUS: NON EXEMPT SALARY: Hourly Rate $10.00 HS Student/$20 College Student DAYS: