KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and passing of para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score avariety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining Englishproficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; reportprogress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students withlab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroommaterials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendancerecords.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits,operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment anddistributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory asnecessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitudeand general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet studentneeds.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices andregulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom andplayground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periodsand field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.