TEACHER AIDE II

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves relieving school teachers of that part of their duties which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel. The Teacher Aide II works under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher in the self-contained Option II Learning Class with 12 students as mandated in the Part 200 Regulations.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Helps classified students with instructional assignments and reinforcements activities using learning materials;

Aids the teacher in the preparation of audio-visual materials;

Helps the teacher with computer-aided instruction;

Aids the teacher with remediating students' specific academic deficits;

Aids the teacher in implementing the testing modifications as designated;

Performs tasks of a clerical nature, correcting tests, recording information, operating copy machines, filing, preparing statistical reports;

Supervises students during the lunch period, during study periods, at playground activities, in the corridors, and during the loading and unloading of buses.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good general intelligence, ability to establish good relationship with children, especially those with special needs; familiarity with classroom routine, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, pleasant personality, caring attitude, good communication skills. Successful completion of district-wide in-service training dealing with the unique needs of classified special education students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A: Graduation from a standard high school or high school equivalency diploma AND six (6) months experience as a tutor, teacher assistance, or teacher aide; OR

B: Six (6) months experience in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; OR

C. Any equivalent combination of experience and training.