Position Title

Teacher Aide

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

District is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic background, religion, sex, age, marital status and physical disability.

 

Teacher Aide Job Description

General Responsibilities

Provide supervision of students in the absence of the teacher; manage records, materials and equipment under the supervision of the teacher; attend to the physical needs of the students.

 

Essential Tasks

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

 

• Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by teacher.
• Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.
• Assist with testing and exams by proctoring and providing acccommodations.
• Maintain various records and files.
• Perform related work as required.
• Position Location and Assignment are subject to administrative discretion 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Candidate must possess the ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with disabled students, as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

 

Physical Requirements

Significant standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Must have the ability to lift 30 lbs.

 

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:       

1. Graduation from High School or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or
2. 4 years' experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved or
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as
    defined by the limits of 1 and 2
4. Experience in secondary classroom preferred
5. Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with classroom staff
6. Preference given to candidates experienced in working with students with disabilities
7. Secondary level classroom instruction experience preferred
8. Must have excellent classroom management skills
9. Must be willing to be familiar with Testing Accommodations for students with disabilities

Job Category

Non-Instructional

Job Location

Cleveland Hill High School

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