Performs any combination of the following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teaching staff of public or private elementary or secondary school by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.

Prepares lesson outline and plan in assigned area and submits outline to teacher for review.

Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.

Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing.

Prepares, administers, and grades examinations.

Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.

Assists teacher with control of student behavior and discipline.

Confers with parents on progress of students.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two years college (48 hours minimum) including 9 hours of Mathematics and 9 hours of English or an Associate degree/or higher or pass the test stipulated by the Louisiana State Department of Education. Some previous experience working with children preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or parents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift or move light weight.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.