Elementary School Special Education Teacher's Aide

Alta Public Schools

Human Resource Division

TEACHER'S AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose

Provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and other certificated personnel.

Responsible to

An assigned teacher or other certificated personnel and school principal or designated administrator in

charge.

Functions

Essential Functions

1.Assists teachers or other certificated personnel in preparation for, carrying out, and following up on

instruction to individual or small groups of students as assigned; may also assist with instructional

materials, audio-visual equipment, and the maintenance of student records.

2.Assists teachers, school administrator and staff with maintaining control of assigned classes to

ensure a suitable learning environment, both in classrooms and on school grounds.

3.May be assigned limited responsibility to teach specific subject matter, in which the teacher assistant

has special skills or training, to a small group of students, under the immediate supervision of a

teacher or other certificated personnel.

Other Functions

1.During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency situation, shall temporarily perform

any duties, as directed by the school principal, assigned teacher, or designated administrator in charge.

2.Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

1.Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

2.All teacher assistants must meet one of the following requirements:

a. Possession of an earned Associate of Arts (AA) degree or higher from a recognized college or university

OR

b. Currently attending a recognized college or university at all times during the calendar school

year. Such coursework must be successfully completed and result in receipt of college unit or

credit.

NOTE: Enrollment must be in a participating accredited public or private college, university, or

community college at the time of employment approval, as well as during the period services are

rendered as a Teacher Assistant.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

1.Understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns of students.

2.Ability to properly use and to care for teaching materials, supplies, and equipment.

3.Appropriate appearance and cleanliness.

4.Commitment to the education of students.

5.Appropriate matter, including poise, tact, and use of good humor.

6.Oral and written communication skills.

7.Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, language, disability, and socioeconomic groups.

Health

Evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis pursuant to Education Code Section 49406.

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