1. Provides overall support to the classroom teacher(s) and student(s), based on the needs of the classroom and the students Individual Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans, if applicable;2. Assists classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) in preparing lessons and related materials;3. Incorporates knowledge of student learning styles, child development, skills/knowledge acquisition rates of the student(s) to whom assigned, to assist student learning.4. Observes and records academic, behavioral and social data to measure progress;5. Recognizes when teaching/learning and behavioral strategies are not successful and seeks the guidance of the classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) to adapt assistance accordingly;6. Provides support in crisis situations using district-approved safety/restraint protocol when a student becomes a harm to him/herself or others as necessary;7. Other duties as assigned and required

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work may involve individual, small group or whole class student interaction and is performed primarily in a classroom setting. Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and stooping to assist students, may be necessary.