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TEACHER AIDE Jurisdiction: Schuyler County School Districts Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive Revised: September 8, 1999; Revised: February 27, 2015 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position is responsible for assisting school teachers in the performance of their duties by carrying out various non- instructional tasks associated with the teaching process and in meeting program needs. Work is performed under the general supervision of the principal or teacher. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (The following work activities are listed as examples only and, in no event, shall an employee be limited to only those examples provided hereinafter.) • Helps to set up science laboratory equipment, assists students in conducting experiments and performs limited review of student laboratory reports under the guidance of a certified teacher ; • Assists teachers in the correction of test papers, recording of grades, maintaining files and preparing statistical reports; • May supervise students when a teacher is absent; • Assists teachers with study hall, corridor, lunchroom, bus duty and other supervisory and patrol duties; • Completes any forms, reports and other documents as requested by the teacher or a supervisor; • Assists in routine classroom housekeeping chores; • Organizes and participates in group games and related activities; • Reads and tells stories to children; • Receives, issues and renews library books and other educational materials; • Assists teachers and students in selecting supplementary materials from the library; • Stores, maintains, and delivers audio-visual materials; • Provide general care and supervision of students, as directed by the classroom teacher; • Assists in attending to the physical needs of students (such assistance may include tube feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, etc., if necessary); • May sign (American Sign Language) for deaf students; • Perform varied tasks to assist teacher in management of students and classroom management; • Other duties as may be assigned. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good general intelligence; familiarity with ---PAGE BREAK--- classroom routine; ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers and co- workers; ability to communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain discipline; tact; courtesy; dependability; initiative and resourcefulness; good moral character; neat appearance; ability to lift (if applicable); ability to work independently and function as a team member; ability to assist/support at-risk students and/or those with handicapping conditions; ability to defuse inappropriate behaviors; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GST BOCES DISTRICT ONLY: May be required to lift 50 pounds or more.