QUALIFICATIONS:             High school diploma or G.E.D.                                                 

REPORTS TO:                     Principal

JOB GOAL:                         Assists a certificated teacher in providing

                                          instruction to individual or small groups typically

                                          in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs;

                                          monitors and reports student progress.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to

                                         approved salary schedules.

EVALUATION:                   Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of

                                         the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tutors individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintains records of student progress.
• Participates as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develops appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team. 
• Transports students to and from activities and assists in preparation for treatment as required.
• Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the teacher; administers and scores a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assists in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests; scores and records test information; reads, understands and assists in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP. 
• Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records. 
• Provides 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.
• Assists in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provides for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assists students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assists student in getting on and off the bus.
• Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with Lab work as necessary.
• Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet
• student needs.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assists in emergency drills, assemblies, play
• periods and field trips.
• Participates in meetings and professional development training programs as
• assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
• Work is performed with standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy weight up to approximately 75 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the person with a disability to   perform the essential functions of the job.