Job Summary

 

To provide a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

 

Essential Duties

 

  1. Prepares for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

 

  1. Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.

 

  1. Assists individual children in need of special attention.

 

  1. Performs classroom clerical duties.

 

  1. Grade independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.

 

  1. Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties such as snack time, bathroom time, lunchroom, and activity periods.

 

  1. Set up audio-visual equipment and other instructional material.

 

  1. Assist in reviewing student work turned in to be reviewed and checked.

 

  1. Assist in drill work.

 

  1. Assists with reading and storytelling.

 

  1. Participate in an in-service training program.

 

  1. Assists teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.

 

  1. Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may assign.

 

Job Specifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

 

Must be a high school graduate and demonstrated an aptitude for the work to be performed.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

 

Work Environment

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Instructional Aide will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal, teacher or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.