Teacher Aide

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

* Works with small groups of students, or one-on-one, reinforcing skills taught by a teacher;
* Helps teacher with bulletin boards, arts and crafts, and the conduct of games;
* Operates copy machines producing ditto copies, transparencies, and other copied material utilized in the teaching process;
* Collates copied material;
* Takes attendance and distributes work folders;
* Distributes audio-visual equipment and materials;
* Operates audio-visual equipment;
* Directs students to classes;
* Proctors and assists in the conduct of examinations;
* May perform incidental duplicating and typing tasks;
* Assists in toileting of incontinent children;
* Assists children in daily living skills;
* Helps in feeding children who need this service;
* Assists in transporting non-ambulatory or developmentally disables children;
* Assists students with behavioral management needs;
* May supervise students in various settings such as classroom, hall, lunchroom, bus, playground, or parking lot.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AILITIES, AND P ERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to establish good relationships with students and teachers; ability to readily acquire a familiarity with school and classroom routine; ability to read and write English; resourcefulness in conducting activities related to the teaching process; tact; courtesy; good judgement; physical condition sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR B.) Training or experience in an area which will be utilized to aid in the teaching process.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS / BOCES: Per regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.