Instructional Aide Reading Lab Lafayette Elementary School

LAFAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - CLASSROOM


DEFINITION:

A part-time position under direction of the classroom teacher to perform a variety which assist the teacher in the performance of their classroom duties; assist in managing and directing student behavior; assist in providing a safe pleasant professional and educational atmosphere.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

h Assist in classroom playground and other activities.
h Monitor and assist students through classroom activities following presentation of instructional materials by the teacher.
h Perform a variety of clerical duties as required.
h Perform instructional related activities such as correcting tests and homework preparing instructional materials for general and special needs assisting the teacher in specialized demonstrations
h Perform generalized activities such as maintaining and organizing student records organizing classroom materials preparing student work areas.
h Other duties as assigned.

ABILITY TO:

h Learn and utilize basic methods & procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
h Work effectively with children.
h Communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form.
h Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
h Maintain calm and patience in stressful situations.
h Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
h Work under specific direction.
h Establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
h Organize and implement planned activities with supervision.
h Operate basic office equipment.
h Sit stand walk lift objects of weight up to 50 lbs. push pull drag and grasp objects.

EXPERIENCE:

h At least one year of experience working individually or in small groups with children in an organized setting.

EDUCATION:

h A.A Degree or equivalent
h Valid California Motor Vehicle License