General Statement of Duties
 Provide instructional supports to students under the the supervision of a certified teacher;
 Provide the teacher with information that will assist the teacher with the development of
appropriate learning experiences;
 Utilize special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in special areas (e.g.
foreign language, arts, crafts, music, etc.);
 Assist students in the use of available resources and in the development of instructional
materials.
Examples of Duties
 Reteach lessons prepared and developed by the teacher;
 Assist students with behavioral/management needs;
Assist with physical care tasks and health related activities as appropriate;
 Assist with daily classroom setup/preparation as directed by the teacher;
 Help students navigate the school environment;
 Review previous lessons and concepts previously taught by the teacher;
 Collect various student data as directed by the teacher (e.g. behavior intervention plans, IEP
goals, classroom management system, etc.);
 Assist students in the use of assistive technology/instructional resources;
 Working with individual or groups of pupils on special instructional assignments;
 Become familiar with the student(s) IEP;
Communicate effectively with teacher and necessary staff members;
Foster student independence.