Teacher Aide

DUNKLIN R-5 SCHOOL DISTRICT Teacher Aide Job Title: Teacher Aide Department: Instruction Reports to: Building Principal Classification: Non-Exempt Summary Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the teacher in the management and instruction of students. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist mentor as needed
2. Providing instruction of new content to individual students or small groups
3. Leading or facilitating small group discussions
4. Work collaboratively with mentor to facilitate execution of daily lesson plan as well as tutoring and remediation
5. To provide academic intervention and content remediation for individual students and small groups under the supervision of mentor
6. Assist mentor in proctoring classroom assessments
7. Communicating with faculty, staff, and director
8. Maintain confidentiality
9. Help promote a quality, collaborative learning environment
10. Other duties as assigned Supervisory Duties Supervises students

Qualifications

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Working Towards a Missouri Substitute Teacher Certification Education/Experience High School Diploma At least 18 years old pursuing a teaching degree Skills and Abilities Language Read, analyze and interpret administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance written in English; complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; and present information effectively and respond to questions. Computation Have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Solve a variety of problems in many different situations and interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Technology Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; use district software for recording grades and finding student information; and utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district.

Physical Demands An individual who holds this position must have the ability to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously, move around the classroom, read handwritten or printed material. Sometimes the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising students during recess. Interpersonal Skills Maintain effective working relationships with students, co-workers, administrators and members of the community. Attendance Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. ADA Compliance The essential functions contained in this job description are in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position shall perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed, and additional duties may be assigned when appropriate. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

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