Classroom Assistant Elementary

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under regular supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 60 college hours from an accredited college or university, supplemented by a minimum of two years of consistent training and experience working with children in an education-oriented institution, providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
May require specialized training in conflict resolution and behavior modification.

Responsibilities

Assists students with exercises and the preparation of materials for class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.
Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
Assists teachers by administering and grading tests, recording grades, substituting as needed, escorting children to other areas of the school, monitoring student behavior, etc.
At the kindergarten / elementary school level, listens to individuals and small groups in reading exercises; participates in free play time; assists with basic health needs and may accompany individuals to lavatories.
At the high school level, may instruct students in the use of computer programs related to their respective subjects.
At the vocational level, provides specific instructional support to CTE teachers and is responsible for assisting groups of students in various curriculum clusters.
Performs the full range of instructional assistant duties and responsibilities combined with applying vocationally specific experience and training to support student learning.
May assist in teaching, correcting and transcribing Braille.
Serves as a liaison between school and parents; translates to parents and students.
May operate computers and provide basic computer instructional assistance to students.
May manage a computer lab, performing without direct supervision various duties including enrolling students, maintaining records, operating and ensuring the proper maintenance of computers, troubleshooting computer problems, supervising students and maintaining a clean and orderly facility.
Creates bulletin board displays in the classroom or department.
Assists in maintaining student records and files, including performing computer data entry.
Prepares transparencies, charts, graphs and duplicated materials for classroom use; operates and cares for audio-visual equipment.
Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.
Supervises students when unloading and loading buses, in the halls, on field trips, during lunch and on school grounds.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, teachers, students, parents, co-workers, school administrators, other school/District personnel, etc.
Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.
Performs related duties as required.