- Be able to follow directions as well as give clear directions.
- Communicate clearly in oral and written form.
- Possess skills for working with people.
- Have general knowledge of children and their development.
- Have general knowledge of academic content.
- Demonstrate an ability to solve problems and make decisions.
- Demonstrate good listening skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to provide information and answer questions.
- Demonstrate an ability to initiate and complete tasks.
- Comprehend plans/instructions and be able to follow/implement them.
- Relate well to children, be an advocate for them.
- Participate in developing ideas for lessons and activities.
- Other duties may be assigned by the administration.
- Complete duties as assigned dependent on the needs of the teacher and/or individual student(s), such as:
- collaborate/consult with special and regular education staff about students’ needs and issues.
- modify/adapt materials and instructional methods as needed and appropriate.
- keep records of student performance in all areas.
- assist teachers with student supervision, clerical needs, lesson planning, preparing materials, etc.
- instruct students; assist them with classroom assignments.
- Participate in district and special education professional development activities.
- Other duties may be assigned.
