Teacher Aide partners with one or more teachers to prepare lessons and instruct students. Engages with students individually or in small groups to answer questions and facilitate activities. Being a Teacher Aide helps teachers resolve classroom issues and conflicts. Monitors and evaluates students' performance. Additionally, Teacher Aide typically requires an associate degree. May require state-specific teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. The Teacher Aide works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Teacher Aide typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Substitute Teacher Aide: Performs work during the absence of regular classroom support staff. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, administrator, or a senior official in accordance with well-established procedures. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork;
Corrects papers and records grades under direction of a teacher;
Accompanies and supervises students in other school activities such as assembly programs, field trips, playgrounds, cafeteria, etc.;
Assists with arrangements and preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, audiovisual presentations, etc.;
Proctors and assists in the administration of various tests;
Performs a variety of clerical work related to teaching activities, such as typing, copying, filing and distributing information, preparing teaching aids, keeping classroom records and attendance, etc.;
May assist in crisis intervention and assist in classroom management as directed by the teacher;
May assist children with disabilities to maintain a normal school routine, including, but not limited to, bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria help, toileting, emergency exit during evacuation drills, lifting, carrying when needed;
May arrange parent conferences under direction of teacher;
May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies and meetings as needed;
May perform food service, school monitor or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Working knowledge of classroom routine; ability to establish and maintain good relationships with students, teachers and others within the school; ability to understand and follow oral and written communications; ability to maintain discipline; clerical aptitude; resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; good judgement; neat personal appearance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
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