REQUIRED

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) in English required. One year experience in working with at-risk students or parents; experience may be work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day care centers, or other similar experiences that would be acceptable to the District. Ability to read and interpret documents such as lesson plans, operating instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of at-risk students.

PREFERRED

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administration regulations, and state and local board policy. Assists with planning, preparing and developing various instructional materials such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs while considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of at-risk students. Assists with special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment. Assists with the presentation of subject matter to at-risk students, using a variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing. Assists at-risk students, individually or in groups, with instructional assignments to reinforce learning concepts. Creates an effective environment for learning for the at-risk students; uses timely, functional and attractive displays; displays at-risk students' current work and skills which contribute to the present learning objectives set by the teacher; maintains an environment that is conducive to learning; and maintains a clean, orderly study area. Assists in supervising at-risk students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom. Keeps the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual at-risk students. Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom. Assists the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports. Assists in lifting, changing and feeding at-risk students on an as needed basis. Participates in special events as assigned. Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Performs duplicating work for teachers(s); prepares materials for at-risk students. Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties. Maintains confidentiality. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior as is expected of all AEP employees. Maintains professional growth by attending in-service and meetings as requested/required. Performs other related duties assigned by the Supervisor/Administrator.