Job Title:  Education Aide

Division:  Education

Reports to:  Lead Teacher / Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

The individual in this position assists teachers with curriculum planning, supervision of students, and teaching children in a classroom setting; assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Provides support to teachers to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment

·         Assists teachers in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.

·         Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas

·         Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in the classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts

·         Presents subject matter to students, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role playing

·         Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts

·         Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities, such as preparing, typing, copying and filing instructional materials

·         Operate and care for instructional equipment and materials

·         Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures

·         Participate in professional growth activities

·         Follow the communicated policies and procedures of the school district

·         Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

·         Associate degree from an accredited institution in general education, sociology, or related field, Required

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred

Experience

·         Minimum 1 year of experience in a school setting or related field - Required

·         Minimum 2 years of experience working in an educational setting – Preferred

·         Successful experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified - Preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·         Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

·         Ability to understand and follow safety procedures

·         Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures

·         Ability to provide activities for students that encourage healthy growth

·         Child supervision skills

·         Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for students

·         Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans

CERTIFICATIONS

Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions:

·         Normal classroom environment

·         Understanding of detention operations

Physical Demands:

·         Routine physical activities in the classroom / school environment

·         Light lifting of 30 pounds or less

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This document provides descriptive information about the above Department of Juvenile Justice Schools position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Department of Juvenile Justice reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.