| Position Title: | Student Assistant Team Member |
| Position Summary: | To support students and teachers in an instructional classroom setting. |
| Reports To: | School Principal & Assigned Classroom Teacher |
| Work Schedule: | Nine-month agreement; Monday through Friday during designated school hours on days when students are in session. |
| Essential Duties & Responsibilities: | - Assist teachers in the delivery of instructional activities in whole group, small group, and one-on-one settings.
- Provide individualized support to students to reinforce learning concepts and skills introduced by the classroom teacher.
- Adapt instructional materials as directed to meet student needs.
- Monitor and supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and during school-related activities.
- Encourage appropriate student behavior through positive reinforcement and adherence to school rules. .
- Assist in maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
- Assist with implementing accommodations and modifications as outlined in Individualize Education Programs (IEPs).
- Participate in professional development and training sessions as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by classroom teacher or school Principal.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: | Knowledge of: - Basic principles of child development and learning styles.
- School rules, regulations, procedures, and safety practices.
- Basic computer applications.
Skills in: - Provide academic, social, and behavioral support to students.
- Following and reinforcing teacher-directed instruction.
- Using instructional technology and equipment to support learning.
- Effective communication, both verbal and written, with students, staff, and parents.
Ability to: - Work patiently, positively, and respectfully with children of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Supervise groups of students in both structured and unstructured settings.
- Remain calm and use sound judgement in stressful situations.
- Maintain confidentiality of student information.
- Adapt to changing student needs, classroom dynamics, and assignments.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, and parents.
- Model appropriate behavior and serve as a positive role model for students.
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| Working Conditions: | - Work is performed primarily in the classroom environment.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling (25-50 lbs.).
- Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, or move quickly to support students in classroom and playground activities.
- Exposure to typical childhood illnesses and minor injuries in a school environment.
- Requires regular attendance, punctuality, and the ability to work flexible assignments as directed.
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| Qualifications & Skills: | - High school diploma or GED (required)
- Associates degree or 48-hours of college credit (preferred)
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| FLSA Status: | Non-Exempt |