711C Instructional/Reading Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:        

  1. Be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate;

  2. Have experience related to working with students or parents;

  3. Reading and spelling proficiency preferred.

  4. Desire and ability to work with and effectively communicate with staff, students, and parents.

  5. To comply with the "No Child Left Behind" requirements, at least 48 semester hours of college credit or

    pass a rigorous test to be administered through Region VII.

  6. Keyboarding and computer proficiency.

 

REPORTS TO:          Building Principal /assigned teacher           

JOB GOALS:                 

  1. To assist teachers in the preparation and management of classroom  activities and administrative requirements.

  2. To work under the supervision of a classroom teacher.   

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Noncontractual (At-will); Clerical/Technical Paygrade1  
Estimated 185  days;   estimated 8 hrs daily             

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
 

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Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

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Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

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Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

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Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

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Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

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Provide orientation and assistance to the substitute teacher when the teacher is absent.

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Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work and read with individual students or small groups.

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Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.  This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty where applicable.

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Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

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Assist with testing newly enrolled students.

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Record reading test scores on summary sheets; maintain student files.

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Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

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Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

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Complies with directions and instructions from supervisor and performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as may be assigned.     

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Maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business; demonstrates teamwork in daily activities.

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Is prompt and timely in completing daily tasks.

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Meets attendance standards and complies with campus notification procedures for absences.

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Provides complete and accurate information in the conduct of district business.

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Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business.

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Adheres to the district’s safety procedures and policies.

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Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

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Adheres to the district’s safety policies and guidelines.

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Participates in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
    24. If applicable, input, verify, or update PEIMS information as assigned by supervisor.

EQUIPMENT: Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands:  Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress. 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting; maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 11/03  sr