Teaching Assistant ALE

Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) General Statement of Duties Provide instructional support to students under the supervision of a certified teacher; Provide the teacher with information that will assist the teacher with the development of appropriate learning experiences; Utilize special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in special areas (e.g. foreign language, arts, crafts, music, etc.); Assist students in the use of available resources and in the development of instructional materials. Examples of Duties Reteach lessons prepared and developed by the teacher; Assist students with behavioral/management needs; Assist with physical care tasks and health related activities as appropriate; Assist with daily classroom setup/preparation as directed by the teacher; Help students navigate the school environment; Review previous lessons and concepts previously taught by the teacher; Collect various student data as directed by the teacher (e.g. behavior intervention plans, IEP goals, classroom management system, etc.); Assist students in the use of assistive technology/instructional resources; Working with individual or groups of pupils on special instructional assignments; Become familiar with the student(s) IEP; Communicate effectively with teacher and necessary staff members; Foster student independence.