26/27 Classroom Aide at Geary County USD 475 in Junction City, KS

Job description

Purpose Statement The job of a Classroom Aide - Is done for the purpose/s of working under the supervision of the classroom teacher. The assignment of a Classroom Aide is determined by the size of a class and is a temporary assignment. The Classroom Aide frees the teacher from routine daily task. This job reports to School Principal and supervising teacher. Essential Functions Maintain regular and good work attendance to meet the requirements of the duties in the classroom. Work constructively and cooperatively with the instructional team and others in the school and district. Respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner. Access, input, and retrieve information from technology resources. Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information. Assist students is performing activities/lessons that have been initiated by the teacher. Aid the teacher with small group activities such as drilling with flash cards, spelling and center activities. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials for the class. Hear requests for help, observe learning difficulties from pupils, and report such matters to teacher. Score objective test and papers and keep appropriate records for the teacher. Escort children on educational trips outside the classroom with teacher. Support the teacher or other professional staff on various activities (lunch, P.E., etc.). Prepare bulletin boards and other materials. Supervise classroom activity when the teacher is out of the room. Supervising various activities (as assigned by teacher). Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and adhering to safety practices and procedures. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include concepts of grammar and punctuation; basic math; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities. ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions. Responsibility Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services. Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.