ESL/SPED Teaching Assistant

CATEC

2017-18 School Year

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Provides responsible instructional, administrative, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher, however, the aide may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside of the normal school facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provides reading and math support to students as it relates to their CATEC program area;
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP);
• Carries out follow-up and review lessons;
• Develops and maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assists teacher and/or special education/ESL students in clean-up activities, etc.);
• Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate level of classroom behavior and control;
• With classroom teacher's knowledge and approval, carries out appropriate discipline of students;
• Procures, sets up, and operates audio-visual equipment;
• Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers;
• Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, assembly, etc.) as directed;
• Performs such duties as attendance recording as directed by classroom teacher;
• Performs such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at direction of classroom teacher;
• Supervises students during free time and other non-instructional periods as directed by classroom teacher;
• Under supervision of classroom teacher and/or building principal, assists in maintenance of students' records;
• Participates in team meetings;
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal.
• Attends professional development activities and Family Engagement events related to ESOL



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled/ESL students; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled/ESL students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff; must be high school graduate or hold equivalence of a high school diploma and be willing to seek and maintain CPR certification. Culturally responsive teaching assistant preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school including basic keyboard and filing training. Individuals with experience working with special education/ESL students and ability to speak Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom, auditorium, and program/shop areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings and division wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents and medical professional may be required. Contacts with community and division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.

EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.