Assists the instructor with classroom set-up and class preparations.
Provides individual and/or small group instruction in all facets of the curriculum (academic and social emotional) under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Administers, scores, and records such achievement, diagnostic tests and other documentation as required or as the teacher recommends for individual students.
Assists with the student development of organizational and study skills.
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material skills based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Implements and monitors a behavior management program outlined in the classroom and/or IEP.
Provides support in unstructured settings for students.
Guides and serves as a resource person to the students in a general education or special education setting.
Maintains effective communication with school staff.
Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess and or plan periods, and field trips.
Assists students in the library or media center.
Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
Checks and records student attendance when appropriate.
Assists students with their clothing as needed.
Assists students with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines if required.
Assists students with self-care and restroom routine as needed.
Alerts the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.
Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
Participates in training programs and meetings when requested by the principal/assistant principal.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.