- Operate and care for instructional equipment and materials as assigned by the teacher.
- Prepare the room for the activity, obtaining the required material and equipment, operation of the equipment and the return of all materials and equipment to storage.
- Assist the certificated teacher with the supervision of students during non-instructional times, such as emergency drills, assemblies, cafeteria, restrooms, field trips, hallways, playground and bus loading / unloading activities.
- Assist with lunch, snacks and other clean-up duties, as assigned.
- Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures and maintain the learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
- Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures, monitor students during outdoor activities as directed.
- Follow the communicated policies and procedures of the school district.
- Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior.
- Assume responsibilities outside the classroom.
- Demonstrate the ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of, and ability to, perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board of Education, State and Federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrate ability to use independent judgment and initiative to act without being asked.
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate interpersonal relationships with students, educational staff, parents and staff.
- Respect the confidentiality of information regarding students and be discreet in dealing with parents and educational personnel.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
- Possess a thorough understanding of, and an ability to relate to, youth.
- Work well with others.
- Work with little or no supervision.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects.
- Perform light physical labor related to assignment.
- Perform duties in a manner consistent with the directions of the staff member to whom assigned.
- Assist students in the media center, lunch room, playground, and restroom.
- Assist and accompany staff and students on extra-curricular trips.
- Assist staff in managing students.
- Assist with clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, photocopying, typing, charting, etc.
- Assist students to and from the bus or private vehicles.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
- Dress professionally and in a manner that will not interfere with the educational environment.
- Become familiar with and follow all Board policies, regulations, and administrative procedures, other directions given by District administrators and state and federal laws as they affect the performance of job duties.
- Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Building Administrator.
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