QUALIFICATIONS:                  High school diploma or G.E.D. and successful completion of

                                               KPA or completed two years of study at an institution of

                                               higher education. One year experience in working with

                                               children in an organized setting preferred.

 

REPORTS TO:                          Principal

 

JOB GOAL:                             Assists teacher in providing instruction to individual or small

                                              groups involving exceptional children.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:      Salary and terms of employment according to approved

                                              salary schedules.

 

EVALUATIONS:                      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.
• Administer medications and injections subject to appropriate training requirements and provisions of state law.
• Transports students to and from activities and assists in preparation for treatment as required.
• 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.
• 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; assist student in getting on and off the bus.
• Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• 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.
• Participates in meetings and professional development training programs as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to include student health related procedures.