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English Composition Assistant

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: English Composition Asst CODE: 6690 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: English Composition Assistant GRADE: 16 MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general supervision performs specialized instructional work in English composition Work of the class involves assisting teachers of language arts by reading and correcting student compositions The work is performed under continuing teacher direction but latitude is allowed for procedural independence
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of composition, English grammar, usage, mechanics, and rhetoric. Knowledge of desktop computers and software used in wordprocessing, grammar checking and composition. Ability to communicate principles of English composition effectively. Ability to read and evaluate student compositions quickly and effectively and to convey results quickly to students. Skill in working directly with students in the process of in-class writing, reacting to their writing, and suggesting ways of improving it. Skill in motivating students of varying abilities. Skill in using wordprocessing and other computer software. Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree required. College major in English or equivalent training and experience in the principles and techniques of English composition and in the communication of this knowledge to students. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree, which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) None
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the English teaching staff, especially the teachers of language and writing workshops, by working with individual students or small groups in all phases of the in-class writing process.

2. Reads and corrects student compositions; provides students oral and written guidance for revising and improving their written work.

3. Tutors students or small groups on matters of grammar, usage, mechanics, rhetoric and other areas of writing skill deficiencies.

4. Instructs students in English computer lab; teaches students use of computer and software; helps locate and correct computer problems.

5. Confers with the English resource teacher and the English department as a whole to evaluate and plan improvements in composition instruction.

6. Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 12/76
Date(s) Revised: 9/82, 11/89, 7/92, 3/10
Last Reviewed: 7/08/2009

This description may be changed at any time.