JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  CLASSROOM TEACHER ASSISTANT

 QUALIFICATIONS:          

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Working knowledge of computers and general office machines.
3.  Demonstrate a cheerful attitude, good personal hygiene and ability to work with students, teacher, patrons, administrators and co-workers.
4. Possess a loving concern for students and assist in developing positive self-concept.  Fulfill requirements for promptness and good attendance habits.
5. Demonstrate good work habits and effective use of time.

REPORTS TO:                        Assigned Teacher and/or Site Principal in accordance                                             with Board Policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:     164 Contract Days.  Salary to be determined as per                                                            SECNP Master Contract.

JOB GOAL:                           To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate                                                    classroom activities and environment that will enable                                            students to take full advantage of the instructional                                                program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with clerical duties to compile student records and folders.
2. Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with others.
3. Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
4. Assist in maintaining neat work and study areas.
5. Prepare, distribute and collect workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction.
6. Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher. 
7. Conduct learning exercises with small groups of children.
8. Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
9. Read to and listen to students read and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
10. Assist students in the media center.
11. Operate and care for equipment used for instructional purposes.
12. Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
13. Assist with snack and cleanup routines, also with wash-up and toilet routines.
14. Alert regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
15. Assist substitute in the absence of regular teacher.
16. Maintain same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality as is expected of licensed teachers.
17. Performs other duties as assigned by teacher and/or principal.

PHYSICAL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS  

NOTE:  In the terms of an 8 hour workday, "Occasionally" equals 1% - 33%

            "Frequently" equals 34% - 66%, "Continuously" equals 67% - 100%

1. In an eight hour workday, the employee must: (Total time may exceed 8 hours because of varied duties)
   a. Sit 4 hours or more per day
   b. Stand up to 4 hours or more per day
   c. Walk up to 4 hours or more per day
   
   
2. Employees job requires that he/she:
   

   a. Bend/Stoop	Occasionally
   b. Squat	Occasionally
   c. Crawl	Occasionally
   d. Climb	Occasionally
   f. Crouch	Occasionally
   g. Kneel	Occasionally
   h. Balance	Occasionally
   i. Push/Pull	Occasionally

3. Employee's job requires that he/she carry/lift:
   

   a.  Up to 10 pounds	Frequently
   b.  11-24 pounds	Occasionally
   c.  25-34 pounds	Occasionally
   d.  35-50 pounds	Occasionally
   e.  51-74 pounds	Occasionally with assistance
   f.  75 pounds and up	Occasionally with assistance

4. Job does not requires employee's to use feet for repetitive movement; as in operating foot controls.
   
   
5. Job does require employee's use of hand for repetitive movement such as: 
   a. Simple Grasp
   b. Firm Grasp
   c. Fine Manipulating
   
   
6. Employee's job requires:
   a. Being around moving machinery
   b. Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity
   c. Exposure to dust, fumes, and gases