<p>Position Purpose</p> <ul> <li>Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. </li></ul> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <ul> <li>Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. </li><li>Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. </li><li>Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. </li><li>Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. </li><li>Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. </li><li>Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. </li><li>Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. </li></ul> <p>Additional Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. </li><li>Perform any other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.</p> <p>Equipment</p> <ul> <li>Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. </li><li>Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. </li><li>Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). </li><li>Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. </li><li>Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. </li><li>Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. </li><li>Effective writing and verbal communication skills. </li></ul> <p>Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards</p> <ul> <li>Works in standard office and school building environments. </li><li>Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. </li></ul> <p>Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.</p> <p>Qualifications Profile</p> <ul> <li>Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: </li><li>High School diploma or equivalent. </li><li>Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act. </li><li>Preferably able to speak spanish </li></ul> <p>FLSA Status: Non-exempt</p> <p>Date:</p>