Health/Physical Education Aide

JOB GOAL:

To assist certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of students; monitor and report student progress. Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of the academic program; other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to communicate effectively with students and staff using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Requires computer skills and capability to learn new software systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships, work independently and in team settings.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support and maintain classroom policies;
• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher;
• Assist in the administering and scoring a variety of tests according to student performance and behavior;
• Perform routine clerical duties; operate classroom and office equipment including computers, copy machines, and other equipment;
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies;
• Communicates with teachers and other members of the instructional team regarding assigned students’ daily progress for the purpose of assessing students’ progress;
• Understands and respects the confidential nature of specific information relating to the students;
• Assumes supervisory role over the students when classroom teacher is out of the room;
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.