CTE Teacher Aide - Animal Science at Saginaw Area Consortium

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Saginaw Public Schools Career and Technical Education teacher aides are responsible for providing support to the Career and Technical Education program within their assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students in a specialized area.

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area

2. Knowledge of relevant technology

3. Critical thinking and problem solving skills

4. Verbal and written communication skills

5. Decision making skills

6. Organization and planning skills

7. Ability to utilize computers and related software applications

8. Ability to tolerate high levels of stress

9. Ability to be flexible and adaptive

10. Ability to take initiative

11. Ability to record and report daily written records  

12. Ability to pay attention to detail

13. Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals  

14. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff

15. Ability to work independently

16. Ability to learn new tasks quickly

17. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and/or walk, may be required to lift up to 30 lbs. Depending on the instructional program, the employee may be required to carry, push and/or pull up to 30 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support the organization and implementation of the instructional program and delivery system that will prepare students to meet industry recognized requirements for employment and continuing education

2. Support all activities necessary to retain Michigan Department of Education Career and Technical Education approval of the program.

3. Actively participate in Saginaw Career Complex committee structure and professional development activities

4. Support classroom management efforts.

5. Support the instruction of technical, academic, career and employability, and technology course content

6. Help maintain a positive climate for teaching and learning

7. Assist in the recruitment of students and marketing of the program

8. Collaborate with the program instructor in the delivery and assessment of academic content to ensure student achievement of academic standards

9. Actively involve students in clubs, organizations, competitive events, and community service activities.

10. Communicate effectively with professionals and parents.

11. Instruct students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments.

12. Maintain classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records.

13. Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of CTE settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment

14. Perform general clerical tasks (e.g. student attendance records, requisitions for supplies, making copies, etc.) to help the Teacher get instructional materials ready.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

1. High school graduate or equivalent

2. A minimum of 60 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university (or) pass the ACTWorkKeys; Job Skills Assessment

3. Working towards a degree in education preferred

4. Previous classroom aide experience preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Attend any training as mandated by the State or Building Administrator

WORKING CONDITIONS: (varies depending on CTE program)

1. School environment where there may be physical discomfort due to temperature, dust or the like, depending on location of CTE program (i.e., computer lab vs. auto shop)

2. Noise level in this environment may be moderate to loud

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

CURRICULA RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the teacher in delivering instructional objectives and student support for a variety of CTE settings as developed by the building.

2. Support the teacher and other school personnel in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies