Program Assistant - Title - Sharon

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

*Working under the direction of the classroom teacher to:

Assist individual students with learning tasks assigned by the teacher.

Assist students in small group learning situations as assigned by the classroom teacher.

Supervise seat work while teacher is working with small groups.

Assist the teacher with other instruction-related tasks, such as:

record keeping

filing

audio-visual materials and equipment

field trips

student files

Assist students with make-up work.

Assist substitute teachers by providing necessary information on classroom routine during the regular teacher's absence.

Assist with student supervision outside the classroom in activities such as:

emergency drills

assemblies

Assist with any other duties directed by the school administrators as they would relate to instruction of students. Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or

• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or

• Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

This position earns $18.45 per hour.

Position is paid 26 times a year. So total pay is spread out over the summer months.

This position can be combined with driving a bus for full-time pay and benefits.