Substitute Teacher Aide:  Performs work during the absence of regular classroom support staff.   Work is performed under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, administrator, or a senior official in accordance with well-established procedures. Does related work as required. 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 

• Works with small groups of children reviewing repetitive classwork; 

• Corrects papers and records grades under direction of a teacher; 

• Accompanies and supervises students in other school activities such as assembly programs, field trips, playgrounds, cafeteria, etc.; 

• Assists with arrangements and preparations for science demonstrations, music and art classes, audiovisual presentations, etc.; 

• Proctors and assists in the administration of various tests; 

• Performs a variety of clerical work related to teaching activities, such as typing, copying, filing and distributing information, preparing teaching aids, keeping classroom records and attendance, etc.; 

• May assist in crisis intervention and assist in classroom management as directed by the teacher; 

• May assist children with disabilities to maintain a normal school routine, including, but not limited to, bus arrivals and departures, cafeteria help, toileting, emergency exit during evacuation drills, lifting, carrying when needed;

• May arrange parent conferences under direction of teacher; 

• May relieve classroom teachers for emergencies and meetings as needed; 

• May perform food service, school monitor or custodial/cleaner duties on a substitute basis.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: 

Working knowledge of classroom routine; ability to establish and maintain good relationships with students, teachers and others within the school; ability to understand and follow oral and written communications; ability to maintain discipline; clerical aptitude; resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; good judgement; neat personal appearance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.