Job Description

Under direct supervision of the assigned teacher, provides assistance in maintaining a well-organized, appropriate classroom environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists teacher in maintaining student discipline and conduct.
• Assists with set-up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
• Works with class and small groups or individuals during classroom activities under the teacher\'s supervision.
• Participate in required training as requested.
• Supports functional and adaptive needs as assigned which from time to time may include assistance in toileting, feeding and other related services.
• Operates office equipment such as computers, copier, calculators and laminator.
• Collects and displays suitable material for displays and bulletin boards.
• Provides clerical support by performing such duties as light typing and data entry, routine sorting and filing, and maintaining student records.
• Collects incoming money for field trips, school pictures, and other school related fees; prepares receipts for money collected.
• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Participates, when requested, in parent conferences, meetings, professional development and staff meetings.
• Assists teacher in maintaining neat work/study areas, collecting, and storing equipment after use by the group and general housekeeping chores.
• Assists with supervision of students, as requested.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.
Other Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of children.
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with School and Board Policy.
• Ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.