EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office or every day.)

Works with the teacher to provide instructional and/or developmental activities for students.

Assists individual and groups of children to reinforce learning initiated by a teacher in various subject areas and motor activities; e.g., reading, telling stories, spelling, games, art, writing, music, physical education, mathematics, social/communication, community, recreation/leisure, and physical activities.

Assists teachers with content-area instruction for small groups or with individual students.

In collaboration with the classroom teacher, implements consistent reinforcement of appropriate student behaviors, as well as surface management strategies to address the behaviors of students experiencing difficulties.

Provides specified prompts for student engagement and participation during large group activities.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Provides support to all students in academic and non-academic classes.

Assists in administering alternative tests and assessments.

Performs medical tasks as authorized by the Maryland Nurse Practice Act.

Implements student Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) or learning contracts, token economy/reinforcement systems, etc. across all settings to manage inappropriate student behaviors, including aggression and self-injury using proactive and responsive strategies.

Monitors students engaged in independent work or similar activities while the teacher is otherwise occupied.

Provides special help to students with short attention spans through interesting activities.

Alerts teacher to individual student needs and suggests programming, and prepares individual student activity plans under direction of the teacher as required.

Supports the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Reviews and reinforces classroom lessons and learning experiences with students requiring individual or close attention.

Assists teachers planning for and conducting classroom activities.

Provides information to assist the teacher in evaluation of the learning process, behavior management programs, individual student needs and progress.

Engages in daily and extended planning of activities with teachers.

Keeps teacher informed of student progress and learning needs.

May assist the teacher in classes presenting basic skills in off-site job training programs.

Assists teacher in carrying out classroom activities; prepares instructional materials requiring knowledge of the instructional subject matter.

Sets up and operates equipment; uses assistive technology to support student learning and communication and other equipment.

Assists in administering tests and examinations; corrects and scores objective tests requiring subject matter knowledge.

Helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students, including crisis intervention.

Assists students with research.

Assists with teaching classes of basic skills and may monitor a computer, writing, or other technology laboratory under general supervision.

Supervises students between classrooms, during lunch period and recess, and during playground activities; eats lunch with students, and provides physical and instructional assistance as needed.

Assists in the supervision of students while being transported on buses in the loading and unloading of buses.

May perform clerical and non-instructional duties such as keeping daily attendance counts, collection of money, distribution of books and supplies, maintenance of files and records, typing reports and routine correspondence, and reproduction of instructional materials; however, such duties comprise a clear minority of the work hours.

Prepares a variety of instructional materials, as requested by the teacher.

Assists with routine care, including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding and other custodial tasks, as required or requested.

Ensures proper maintenance and care of computer lab equipment.

Assists in arrival and departure routines of assigned students.

Maintains confidentiality as it relates to student records, IEPs, student files, health information, etc.

Ensures students wheelchairs, seat-belts, or other safety restraints are properly secured.

Observes students behaviors and interactions on the bus during educational off-site experiences and uses the riding time to reinforce classroom learning.

Responds to parent inquiries and concerns by referring parents to the appropriate professional.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.