SUMMARY
The teacher aide performs a variety of instructional tasks and clerical duties in a classroom to assist teaching staff with the education of students. Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the teacher aide will assist with providing a positive student learning environment and participate in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, and other staff members in the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals.
The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:
- Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
- Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
- Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
- Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Performs tasks related to classroom instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Guides independent study, enrichment work, and corrective/remedial instruction directed by the teacher.
- Assists individual students who need special attention and/or assistance.
- Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials for classroom and student use.
- Assists with routine classroom clerical duties in hard copy and electronically.
- Assists individual students and/or teachers with the use of assistive technology/adaptive devices, as needed.
- Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Tutors and assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
- Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Observes students' performance, and records relevant data to assess progress.
- Assists with bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
- Organizes and supervises games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Provides extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
- Attends staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
