Job Information
Bedford Public Schools General Education Aide - KDG in Temperance, Michigan
*REPORTS TO: *
Building Principal or designee.
*JOB GOAL: *
To successfully assist the certified instructor(s) in the educational process.
*TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: *
Position is in the Bedford Paraprofessional Association.
*GENERAL CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: *
- Assist the students with the instructional activities as planned by the teacher. This may include individual, small or large group reinforcement activities, remedial activities or general instructional support.
- Perform all reasonable tasks that may include classroom record keeping, organizing of materials, and preparing instructional materials.
- Demonstrate the academic skills necessary to convey instructional materials, ideas, and concepts.
- Demonstrate a flexibility to move from one (1) task to another.
- Demonstrate a level of personal organization necessary to meet timelines, develop schedules, and manage time available to maximize the instructional efforts.
- Exhibit a high level of communication (students, parents, and staff).
- Demonstrate a knowledge and use of group management skills that will provide for a safe and orderly learning/classroom environment.
- Exhibit an initiative and willingness to become familiar with and/or learn about new technologies.
- Effectively utilize computer technology for instructional support of identified "at risk" students in assigned grade(s).
- Maintain the confidentiality of the classroom and the students at all times.
- Attend required District in-services or workshops as requested.
- Maintain communication (written and verbal) with assigned instructor and building principal.
- Establish a positive rapport with the child, parents, and staff.
- Provide in-classroom instructional support for those students identified as "at risk" students in assigned grade(s).
- Meet all instructional aide deadlines and be punctual.
- Refer all contacts from parents in regard to classroom activities to the teacher or principal.
- Successfully perform appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel and the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.