The Primary Grades Teacher’s Aide performs duties that are instructional in nature. Serves in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides instructional support and assistance to students under the direction of the teacher,
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums,
• Assists children individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers;
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students;
• Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts;
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage;
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers,
• Observes students' performance, and records relevant data to assess progress;
• Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations;
• Attends staff meetings and serve on committees, as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience in similar position is preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• The ability to communicate, listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Strong command of both written and spoken English language. Bi-lingual (in Spanish) a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS"

• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds. Physical demands include balancing, carrying, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, sitting, standing, reaching, stooping, talking and walking. Also includes the ability to see items close.