Teacher's Aide
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Qualifications:

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional training preferred

Experience in school setting preferred

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and through written expression

Must complete required health examinations and immunizations

Must pass required criminal history background check

Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident status

Possess basic technological skills as required by position

Job Goals:

Provide and/or maintain an environment favorable to learning, personal growth, personal safety, and well-being

Establish rapport with pupils, guide pupils so that they develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for continued growth

Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with other staff members and members of the school community at large

Sensitive to and respectful of the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, preferences, and beliefs of the members of the school community

Act as an ethical role model portraying integrity, good judgment, discretion, and positive character attributes

Performance Responsibilities:

Responsible for the safety and well-being of students

Uphold and enforce school rules, Board policies, federal and state laws

Communicate professionally within the school community

Demonstrates awareness of normal intellectual and social/emotional development within the educational setting

Demonstrates awareness of how exceptional conditions affect student life, their family, school, and community

Displays sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds and how the affect students' life and learning

Follows oral and written directions and seeks clarification from the teacher

Supports and reinforces the instruction based on student needs and student responses to instruction

Follows all IEP modifications as directed by the teacher

Demonstrates ability to support a safe, healthy, and effective learning environment

Prepares and organizes materials to support teaching and learning

Establishes rapport and maintains respectful relationships with students

Demonstrates ability to support individual student behavior plans

Demonstrates ability to communicate with and respond to students' families as appropriate

Demonstrates ability to maintain positive working relationships with colleagues

Provides toileting assistance as required per student IEP

Presents a professional appearance

Maintains regular attendance so as to ensure continuity of instruction and/or operation of school district

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or his/her designees