JOB SUMMARY:

Provide instructional support to teachers, ensuring students become proficient in all endeavors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma necessary
Associates Degree preferred
Two (2) years experience with children necessary
Submission of required clearances
Must be “Highly Qualified” per the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Must possess leadership skills
Must possess computer skills
Ability to operate various office equipment
Must maintain CPR and First Aid training yearly
Must maintain required professional development as per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and
responsibilities of the job.)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist students with classroom assignments, tests, and activities, ensuring that students understand all assignments
   given by the teacher, especially those who take longer to understand materials.
2. Assist in developing and maintaining a positive classroom environment to encourage positive behavior from students.
3. Assist students during morning and or afternoon duties;supervise students during assemblies.
4. Tutor individuals or small groups of children utilizing materials and approaches as designed by the classroom teacher.
5. Assist teacher with planning and evaluating functions as designed by the teacher.
6. Assist in diagnosing learning difficulties and report learning problems to the teacher.
7. Implement behavior support plan and monitor student progress to ensure students are following discipline polices and procedures
   as directed by the supervising teacher.
8. Document and report relevant information regarding student progress, behavioral changes, or physical needs to the teacher
   as required.
9. Attend and participate in staff meetings, workshops and in-service programs.
10. Assist in preparation of materials needed for instruction,including but not limited to flash cards, filmstrips, learning
    centers and games.
11. Prepare materials for extra study and review.
12. Perform clerical duties, including but not limited to copying,filing, computer input and bulletin boards.
13. Assist children with self-help activities such as feeding, toileting and dressing as needed.
14. Collaborate and provide support for students in regular education classrooms.
15. Provide supervision and continue classroom activities in thebrief absence of the teacher.
16. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and the Learning Support Teacher.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Escort students from the cafeteria to the playground for recess;supervise students while on the playground, ensuring their safety.
2. Distribute lunch tickets to students as needed; escort students to the cafeteria and supervise students in the cafeteria during lunch period.
3. Escort students from the cafeteria to their encore classes and from classes to the playground.
4. Monitor students as assigned.