One year only: 2025-2026 school year; 180 day contract

Primary Function:

To assist the classroom teacher by performing tasks which are assigned and directed by the teacher. The tasks must not infringe upon the responsibilities reserved for certified teachers. It is vital that both the teacher and aide fully understand the limitations as well as the tasks of the aide.

Qualifications:

1. A.S. Degree, two years of college, or meet state requirements for highly qualified.
2. Be 18 years of age.
3. Demonstrate good basic reading, writing and computation skills
4. Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
5. Ability to learn to operate, and maintain, a wide variety of instructional equipment.
6. Have demonstrated the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, school personnel and members of the community.

Reports to: Principal and/or Classroom Teacher

Performance Responsibilities:

1. To assist teachers with instructional activities such as:

         Reading to children

         Assisting children in library

         Writing the dictation given by young children

         Helping children locate and use materials

         Encouraging safety habits in work and play

         Assisting children to understand and follow directions and rules

         Encouraging children to work independently

         Listening to children

         Assist small groups of children in carious subject areas under the supervision of the classroom teacher

         Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher to small and large groups

         Help children individually with special assignments and academic problems

         Enrich classroom activities through the use of personal experiences, interest and talents

         Other instructional activities during assigned working hours.

2. To assist teachers with routine tasks such as:

         Recording attendance and other information

         Collecting money

         Preparing the classroom for instruction

         Gathering resource and supplementary materials

         Setting up and operating audiovisual equipment

         Preparing instructional materials

         Other routing tasks

3. To assist teachers on occasions such as:

        Fire Drills

        Field Trips

        Activities for parents

        Special Events

        Other Occasions

4. To perform other duties as assigned by the principal and/or classroom teacher.

Terms of Employment:
The length of the contract will be determined by the Carroll County School Board. The Salary will be from the Teacher Aide Salary Scale.

Evaluation:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel.