Special Education Self-Contained Teacher Assistant Oakland Elementary School

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, provides general teaching assistance to assigned Teacher(s). Conducts such duties to support instruction as preparing copies, preparing mailings, light typing and data entry, etc.

May use computers in performing assigned tasks. Reports to assigned Teacher(s) or principal. Duties may be specialized to area of instruction, type of students, etc.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills, monitoring in-school-suspension classroom and / or detention hall, completing roll call and student counts;

administering make-up tests, etc. Assists teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities.

Sets up classroom for special activities as assigned such as preparing materials for classroom, setting up charts, etc.

Provides physical assistance to students including but not limited to toileting, self-help, transfer and / or lifting for purposes of mobility associated with school activities.

Arranges for field trips (permission slips, arrangement of transportation, etc.), speakers / presenters, and related educational activities;

accompanies class on field trips as required.

Provides clerical support by performing such duties as light typing and data entry, routine sorting and filing, and routine posting to ledgers.

Types, completes and / or files various records and forms.

Collects incoming monies for field trips, school pictures, and other school fees; prepares receipts for monies collected.

Performs miscellaneous duties as required such as distributing materials, scheduling parent or teacher appointments, ordering supplies, scheduling tutoring, escorting students to other areas of the school, etc.

Operates general office equipment such as a typewriter, computer, copier, laminator, and calculator.

Performs other related duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Minimum 2 years of college.

Knowledge :

Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation. Working knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations. General knowledge of modern office equipment such as typewriters, copiers, and

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

calculators. Knowledge of clerical functions such as typing, filing and sorting. Knowledge in the application of classroom instruction and teaching.

Skills / Effort :

Skill in the use of general office equipment such as calculators, typewriters, computer, copier, etc. Good written and verbal communication, organization, basic mathematical, and telephone skills.

Ability to interact with co-workers, students and school staff in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to provide assistance to teachers in classroom situations.

Working Conditions :

Conducts duties in an office / school / work environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring lifting / moving of items up to 25 pounds.

Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibility :

No budgetary or supervisory responsibility.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned / required.

This position is contingent student enrollment with the district.

Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.