Description

RANDOLPH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISCTRICT Is accepting applications for the following:

TEACHER AIDE $17.82 per hour

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is responsible work involving the performance of non-teaching tasks related to the teaching process in a classroom or school. Incumbents relieve the teaching staff of that part of their duties related to teaching, which may be performed by a non-teacher. The duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments that are performed, though on a limited basis Teacher Aide may be assigned monitoring duties. A Teacher Aide does related work as required.

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, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL 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.

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