TITLE:  Teacher Aide Substitute

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  Per Diem Substitute

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:   This position involves the performance of classroom duties to assist a teacher in accomplishing classroom objectives as well as performing other duties, which while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Teacher or Teacher Assistant.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

•  Assists in setting up laboratory equipment;
• Proctors and assists in administering examinations;
• Assists in correcting test papers, recording grades, and maintaining student files;
• May operate recording equipment, reading laboratory equipment, film projectors, and other  equipment;
• May perform  simple clerical duties under general supervision;
• Reads to children and plays records for children;
• May provide oversight and/or personal assistance to students in the hallways, bathrooms and other areas in school buildings and on school grounds as required;
• Assists in distributing supplies to classroom students;
• Assists in supervising recreation, lunch periods and study halls;
• May be required to assist in clean up in cafeteria/dining room and may perform other basic housekeeping tasks;
• Assists in arts and crafts or other classroom activities;
• Attends and participates in designated school meetings and trainings, as required. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  Good general intelligence; ability to establish good relationships with children and others; familiarity with classroom routine; good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved, indirectly related to teaching process; neat personal appearance; ability to maintain discipline; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either:

(A)  Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma; or

(B)  Two (2) years of experience in a recreational field, arts and crafts field, in working  with children, or in related activities; or

(C)   An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above