To provide instructional assistance to teachers for students within a wide range of student abilities, group sizes and activities; supervision of students; provide behavior management support; provide clerical assistance by operating duplicating equipment, typing materials for teachers, preparing instructional materials, checking and recording student work; operate computer for instruction and management systems.

II. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:

Salary: On schedule
Length of contract:  184+10

III. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Building principal
Coordinates with: Building staff, students
Type of coordination:  As directed by administrator or others with coordination responsibilities

IV. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must meet the No Child Left Behind standards for certification (Federal or ECASD).
2. REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Ability to guide and supervise groups of children. Ability to manage children's behavior in small and large groups. Ability to follow directions and initiate activities independently. Ability to work as part of a team and work with a variety of adults.
3. Desired training and experience: Graduation from high school; experience in typing, computers, keyboarding, word processing, and duplicating machines; experience working with groups of children and using effective discipline methods; knowledge and proper use of English, both written and oral; knowledge of educational process; artistic talents.
4. Special requirements of the position: 
   1. Emotional stability, sense of humor, patience, and initiative. 
   2. Fondness and sensitivity for children and the ability to discipline and motivate them. 
   3. Ability and willingness to work with children from differing cultures and those with different ability levels. 
   4. Knowledge of child development. 
   5. Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
   6. Organizational skills, flexibility, problem analysis, and the ability to follow directions. 
   7. Willingness to provide basic care to students.

V. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Instructional Support
   1. Provides instructional assistance such as: staffing "centers", helping children with computers and written compositions, instructing small groups in writing, reading out loud, leading songs and games under the direction of the teacher accepting book reports, administering make-up tests, daily work, placement tests, remedial and/or accelerated instruction, staffing. These activities would take place within a wide range of student abilities and group size.
   2. Supports classroom management.
   3. Supports teacher and supervises students during transitions.
2. Clerical responsibilities:
   1. Operates duplicating equipment and provides simple maintenance.
   2. Types materials requested by teachers.
   3. Prepares instructional materials (laminates, dry mounts, transparencies, games, charts, flash cards).
   4. Checks and records student work (workbooks, tests, centers, individual, statistical reports).
   5. Files and retrieves teacher materials and student data (cum. records, teacher material files).
   6. Helps prepare, organize, and manage supplies and student materials (home packets, awards, photo labeling, student incentive programs, tapes, folders, book bags, money, class books, etc).
   7. Prepares bulletin board materials.
   8. Straightens supplies and materials and assists in inventory control.
   9. Operates computer for instruction and management systems (grades, awards).
3. Supervision
   1. Supervises students during non-instructional time inside and outside of the building.
   2. Supervises students during instructional time as an assistant to the teacher.
4. Sets up audio visual equipment; assists children and staff in retrieving or returning library materials; helps card and shelve books.
5. Acts as receptionist to the building when the secretary is not present, Assists with parent communication (calls, notes, liaison for special programs, contact with volunteers).
6. Administers first aid, administers medications.
7. Provides basic care to students.
8. Assists with special school events.
9. Collects lunch and milk money/tickets, Helps facilitate lunchroom efficiency.
10. Coordinates/trains volunteers.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

(Revised 8/2004)
(Merge of GSA-Elementary and GSA-Kindergarten)