JOB DESCRIPTION

CONTRACTUAL POSITION

JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide

JOB SUMMARY:

Teacher Aides are responsible for assisting Special Teachers at assigned special schools in executing their tasks. 

REPORTS TO:

Principal / Special Teacher

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:

N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         The preparation of classroom material.

·         The delivery of classroom materials.

·         Ensuring the safety of students in the classroom and on the school compound.

·         Providing the physical and social support necessary for students with disabilities.

·         Assists with planning activities using a variety of material and equipment to improve the social, emotional, physical, creative, spiritual and intellectual development of students.

·         Assist in evaluating the needs of individual children and help prepare activity plans to meet those needs.

·         Prepares materials and teaching aids as necessary.

·         Assists with record keeping as required.

·         Assists in general duties as required from time to time to maintain the efficient operations of school.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE:

·         Some knowledge of special education.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·         Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.

·         Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

·         Five (5) subjects (including English A and Mathematics) – CXC General Proficiency, GCE or equivalent.