Aide, Stronger Connections

Days Employed: 187

Pay Grade:  3

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher, case manager and principal in providing positive behavioral support and interventions. Assist teacher in management of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Must obtain Educational Aide Certification if have less than 30 hours of college credit

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children who are experiencing behavioral challenges

Ability to adjust to flexible working assignment on the campus on a daily basis as needed Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Additional training will be required upon hiring

Major Expectations, Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Work with the classroom teacher and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom environment.
2. Assist with instructional activities as assigned by the teacher, case manager or Stronger Connections Grant Specialist.
3. Work with individual students or small groups with a primary focus on providing          ehavioral support to increase student learning. 
4. Implement behavior action plans with fidelity.
5. Track student performance data (academic, attendance and behavioral)
6. Provide student supervision throughout school day, inside and outside classroom which may include lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
7. Communicate students’ level of mastery to campus staff and participate in planning sessions as needed.
8. Participate in staff development training programs as necessary to support student learning.
9. Assist the teacher in creating a classroom environment conductive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
10. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
11. When necessary, utilize approved physical restraint methods to protect students and staff from harm.
12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
13. Demonstrate self-control and exhibit a growth mindset.
14. Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
15. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
16. Maintain confidentiality.
17. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
18. Perform all other duties as assigned.

SupervisoryResponsibilities:

NONE

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

a. Maintain emotional control under stress.

b. Communicate effectively and professionally at all times

Salary : $14 - $20