HANFORD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description:
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM AIDE
DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the Principal and direct supervision of
certificated personnel, monitors and assists at-risk, unmotivated, potentially
disruptive, or expelled students placed in alternative education programs, and
performs a variety of supportive duties and related work as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Monitors student instructional activities.
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Monitors student behavior in the classroom and on campus before and after school
and during breaks and lunchtime.
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Applies intervention and prevention strategies and techniques in controlling
student behavior.
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Assists in stopping student altercations.
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Enforces school rules and regulations.
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Consults with appropriate personnel regarding the unique needs of at-risk
students.
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Organizes and monitors recreational activities and assists with P.E. activities.
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Monitors student movement throughout the school day to enforce non-contact with
regular education students, including before and after school.
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Communicates and coordinates with home schools of students on a variety of
student issues.
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Communicates with parents.
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Disseminates and collects classroom materials, supplies, and other learning
tools.
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Assists with preparations of teaching materials and other learning tools.
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Assists with collection and recording of student data including but not limited
to attendance, lunch records, cum records, and medical records.
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Monitors students during testing periods.
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Assists with correcting of student work and recording of test results.
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Operates various office equipment.
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Performs other duties as required.
NECESSARY EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
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Specific needs and behaviors of at-risk children
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Adolescent behavior
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Classroom management strategies
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Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
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Basic computer operations
Ability to:
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Supervise activities of students and maintain order
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Carry out oral and written directions
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Work independently following lesson plans and
schedules
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Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with at-risk students
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Serve as role model for unmotivated students
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Maintain appropriate adult/student relationship
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Communicate effectively in oral and written form
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Plan, organize, and prioritize work
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Maintain cooperative and effective relationships with students, parents and
those contacted in the course of work
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Learn and interpret rules, regulations and procedures
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Maintain records as required
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Operate office equipment, including personal computer
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Perform routine clerical tasks
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Must meet the following requirements as defined in the ESEA Act of January 2002
Section 1119:
Complete two years of higher education study, OR
Hold or Obtain an Associate’s degree OR
Pass a formal state or local academic assessment that demonstrates
knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing, and
mathematics or reading, writing and mathematics readiness.
Experience:
One year of successful experience working with at-risk, unmotivated, and
potentially disruptive students; school experience desired.
Testing:
California State
Education Code requires High School Proficient Test Certification, or passage of
the Proficiency Test administered by Kings County Superintendent of Schools
Office by scoring 75% in all areas of the test.
In addition qualified candidates must pass Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills
(CTBS) at the 12th grade level.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
Classroom and school environment
Physical Abilities:
Vision to read and to monitor students; hearing and speaking to exchange
information; bending at the waist; walking and standing for extended periods of
time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment;
physical ability to effectively intervene in student altercations and guide and
direct physical education activities.
Adopted: 10/20/99
Revised:
9/15/00 (job title change only)
Revised:
05/01/02
Revised:
06/19/02