Intervention/Program Assistant

CASEY COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Intervention/Program Assistant

Department: Building

Reports To: Principal

Approved By: Casey County Board of Education Date: July 2015

SUMMARY:

Designs and facilitates learning activities that get students moving to improve engagement, cognitive focus, and well-being. Operating at the intersection of active learning and student health, this role transforms traditional stationary educational environments into dynamic, movement-based instruction centers. Promoting healthy living practices, choices and routines.

Leading students in group activities promoting healthy living practices, choices, and routines.

Workouts, healthy snacks/food choices, and mental health in a positive learning environment without screens.

Assists the teacher in carrying out instruction to students in large and small groups or individually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Assists in small group instruction; tutors students at teacher’s request

Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.

Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.

Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials or specialized instructional units

Assists in administering pre and post testing of standardized tests

Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current

Strive to maintain rapport with students

Escorts students to and from various rooms

Assists in enforcing and upholding school regulations

Keeps a close working relationship with teachers by giving daily feedback from tutoring sessions

Operates standard school equipment such as computer, laminator, copier, etc.

Keeps work area neat and in order

Available to attend meeting with faculty and /or program coordinators as needed

Attends job specific professional development

Maintains program records as specified by particular projects (i.e. general, Title

Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents and/or staff.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Ability to operate photocopying machines and computers.

Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and procedures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.