POSITION:

Kindergarten Classroom Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field equal to 48 credits or AA degree. 
2. Minimum experience as determined by the Board of  Education. 
3. Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices and demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities. 
4. Good oral and written communication skills. 
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S.citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Classroom Teacher 

JOB GOAL:

To promote the achievement of student’s educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher. To assist in the supervision of classroom activities under the direction and supervision of the certified classroom teacher, principal, or other designated certified personnel.  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program. 
2. Assists students in successfully learning daily lesson objectives. 
3. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills introduced by the teacher. 
4. Assists the teacher to maintain bulletin boards and classroom displays. 
5. Participates in in-service training as assigned. 
6. Assists the teacher with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and field trips. 
7. Assists in the day-to-day activities such as recess, lunch, copying, collating, and grading. 
8. Follows reporting procedures for any symptoms of abuse and neglect. 
9. Attends faculty meetings. 
10. Other duties as assigned. 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

10  Months.  Salary to be determined by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policies and procedures on the evaluation of professional staff. 

TME/clw 
10-27-11 
Approved 11-15-11