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Gates Chili Central School District Full-Time July 25, 2023 Teacher's Aide - Teacher - Education

Job Overview

Experience Level Some Experience
Total Years Experience 1-2
Education Certification

Teacher Aide – Position Purpose

This is an aide position in which the incumbent directly assists the teaching staff of a school district with various academic/classroom related activities. This class differs from school aide in that the focus of this class is on assisting teachers with classroom-related activities such as grading papers, proctoring exams, and securing resource materials rather than clerical and monitoring tasks. Employees of this class do not assist in the development of instructional materials or give instruction. The employee reports directly to, and works under the direct supervision of a teacher or administrator. Does related work as required.

Teacher Aide – Essential Job Functions

Assists students with academic assignments;
Assists students with their project research, encyclopedia skills, card catalogue skills, computer skills, etc.;
Corrects papers;
Performs simple and routine clerical duties such as copying or duplicating, filing and compiling attendance sheets;
Maintains inventory of and schedules repairs for classroom equipment (such as film strips, cassettes);
Proctors examinations;
Assists handicapped students with their daily activities with regard to mobility.

Teacher Aide – Additional Duties:

Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Teacher Aide – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of the school organization;
ability to follow oral and written instructions;
ability to obtain student cooperation and attention;
ability to give instructions;
ability to work well with students and school personnel;
ability to understand and deal with student behavior;
ability to maintain simple records;
tact; patience;
dependability;
good judgment;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Teacher Aide – Qualifications Profile

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; plus, EITHER:
(A) One (1) year full-time or its part-time paid or volunteer equivalent experience working in a clerical capacity; OR,(B) One (1) year full time or its part-time paid or volunteer equivalent experience working with children; OR,(C) Possession of a certificate of completion of a course of Child Care through an occupational school, The American Red Cross or similar agency; OR,(D) A combination of experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.Note: Successful completion of one (1) year of college education beyond high school (minimum of 30 semester college credit hours) may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience.