Teacher Aide or Instructional Assistant

The teacher aide performs a variety of instructional tasks and clerical duties in a classroom to assist teaching staff with the education of students.

Requirements

• Performs tasks related to classroom instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and corrective/remedial instruction directed by the teacher.
• Assists individual students who need special attention and/or assistance.
• Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials for classroom and student use.
• Assists with routine classroom clerical duties in hard copy and electronically.
• Assists individual students and/or teachers with the use of assistive technology/adaptive devices, as needed.
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Tutors and assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
• Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Observes students' performance, and records relevant data to assess progress.
• Assists with bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Organizes and supervises games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Provides extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Attends staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.