DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for assisting schoolteachers in the performance of their duties by performing a wide variety of non-professional tasks associated with the teaching process. The work is carried out in accordance with strictly defined procedures as assigned and directed by a certified teacher and involves relieving a teacher of that part of their duties, which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-certified personnel. The duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments, which are performed, and the more direct relation of these duties to the teaching process. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, but with some leeway allowed the incumbent for the exercise of independent judgment in the performance of those tasks, which are routine and/or clearly defined. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Assists in overseeing the technical operations of computer-aided instruction and language labs, and assists students in the use of the specialized equipment involved;

• Assists school teachers with their duties in various locations within the school;

• Performs a variety of clerical duties for one or several teachers such as typing test and study materials from teacher drafts, types letters to parents from the teacher concerning their child's status, need for conferencing, may schedule meetings for teachers;

• Dependent upon grade or age level of student, may monitor student activity in other than the educational process e.g. oversee students during recess; in the library; during meal periods; etc.

• Helps to set up science laboratory equipment and conduct experiments, and performs limited review of student laboratory reports;

• Attends to the special needs of pupils with handicapping conditions and/or learning disabilities;

• Assists in the technical preparation and production of audio-visual programs;

• Prepares visual teaching aides for use by teachers during instruction;

• Reads in a foreign language from prepared scripts for tape recording purposes;

• Provides piano, violin, or other musical accompaniment;

• Proctors and otherwise helps in the conduct of examinations;

• May assist teachers in correcting test papers, recording grades, maintaining files, and preparing statistical reports; and

• Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Good knowledge of classroom routines;

2. Working knowledge of specific fields where specialized duties are involved;

3. Skill in areas where specialized duties are required to be performed, such as reading, art, or musical accompaniment;

4. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with students and others;

5. Ability to maintain discipline among students;

6. Good general intelligence;

7. Patience in dealing with young people;

8. Tact;

9. Courtesy;

10. Initiative and resourcefulness;

11. Good powers of observation;

12. Good judgment;

13. Organized;

14. Good interpersonal skills; and

15. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma. Previous experience working with children in a school setting is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.

NOTE

This position is not designed to replace clerical positions such as Typist, Stenographer, or Clerk. It is not designed to assist a teacher in the teaching process.