High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Experience is preferred, but not required.
Teacher Aide Job Description:
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This title is employed for
positions the main purpose of which is to assist School Teachers with
that part of their duties which, while related to the teaching process,
can be done by non-professional personnel. The work is performed
under the general supervision of the School Principal or a member of
the teaching staff.
A Teacher Aide also does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Works with individuals or small groups to review progress in remedial
reading or mathematics comprehension;
Assists Teachers in the correction of test papers, recording of grades,
maintaining files and preparing statistical reports;
Occasionally oversees class when Teacher is out of rodm;
Assists Teachers with study hall, corridor, lunchroom and other
monitorial duties;
Fills out, copies, types or dit??os forms, reports and stencils from
various rough drafts;
Assists in routine classroom housekeeping chores;
Organizes and participates in group games and related activities;
Assists teachers and students in selecting supplementary materials
from the library;
May correct themes, compositions, standardized and objective tests.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good general intelligence; familiarity with classroom routine; ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers, and co-workers; ability to communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain discipline; tact; courtesy; dependability; good judgment; neat personal appearance; physical condition suitable to the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.