Building Aide at Franklin

Department:

Elementary Education

Job Title:

Building Aide

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Elementary School Principal

In compliance with state and federal laws Newton Public Schools is committed to equity anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individuals qualifications and achievements without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin ancestry homelessness physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Summary:

The building aide is responsible for a range of duties that provide support throughout the building.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Associates degree or minimum of 60 college credit hours (classes in education special education psychology or a related field preferred). Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements.

Written language technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members with community contacts school staff and parents is required

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (preferably in education special education psychology or related field)

Experience working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school setting or recreation setting

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

Provide instructional coverage for a classroom small group or individual student

Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of the school day

Support instruction by working with students individually and in small groups

Prepare instructional materials

Assist in classroom set up and clean up

Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students

Manage individual and classroom behavior

Supervise students with self-care skills (toileting dressing etc.) as needed

Assist in the main office (Monitoring the doors answering the phone mail arrival/dismissal routines assisting with attendance etc.) Provides coverage in the absence of secretary

Responsible for implementing other job related duties as needed

Consistent and on-time attendance is required

May be expected to provide substitute educator services

May be expected to attend trainings related to position

Consistent reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students

Responsible for implementing other job related duties as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Department:

Elementary Education

Job Title:

Building Aide

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Elementary School Principal

Work Environment:

Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk stand sit talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to bend stoop crouch and/or kneel. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

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.