Special and Regular Educational Instructional Aides

Instructional Aide (Elementary/Middle School/High School)

Minimum 60 college credits or passing score on the ParaProfessional Assessment Test

Building Principal

10-month position; teacher calendar; 9 holidays

Assist the certificated teacher(s); serve as an interventionist

Performance in this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board Policy, administrative directives, and be consistent with the terms and conditions of employment

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists the classroom teacher in review and reinforcement activities.
2. Assists the students in maintaining positive behavior and on-task attention.
3. Assists the classroom teacher in fulfilling her instructional obligations to certain individuals or groups by:
   • Accompanying the students to special classes and programs.
   • Assisting children in completion of assignments, worksheets, etc.
   • Assisting the teacher in marking papers and workbooks
4. Assists the teacher in utilizing audio-visual and technological equipment.
5. Monitors the class while the teacher is in conference in the classroom or working with a group in the classroom.
6. Assists the teacher in preparation of special projects, bulletin boards and programs.
7. Assists in the supervision of lunchroom and playground as necessary.
8. Accompanies students to and from the bus.
9. Assists students with self-help skills if needed.
10. Assists therapists during large group instruction.
11. Assists students with organizational skills.
12. Performs other related duties and activities as assigned, consistent with position of special education aide and consistent with the duties of school aide.