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Title:               Elementary Building Aide (2) - 5.5 hours

                      Middle School Building Aide - 5.75 hrs

Reports to:      Building Principal

General Description:

• Serves as support to student(s) as assigned to ensure that student needs are met

Qualifications:        

1. Minimum requirement of a high school diploma
2. Must meet one of the paraprofessional requirements:
   1. Complete at least 2 years of study (60 college credits) in an institution of higher education; OR
   2. Associate’s Degree or higher; OR
   3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
3. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform educational support tasks as directed
4. Be in good physical health to be able to physically manage/support students at times
5. Be able to demonstrate appropriate communication skills, both oral and written
6. Must be prompt, courteous and have a record of good attendance in any employment
7. Working knowledge of record keeping procedures and good organizational skills
8. Have a valid Michigan driver’s license

Essential Functions: 

1. Provide support to student(s) as per behavioral and individual education plans to help student(s) attain educational goals
2. Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding student information
3. Implement strategies as directed to help students make progress toward independence
4. Effectively communicate and cooperate with all staff in carrying out duties
5. Keep educational progress records up to date as directed
6. Implement interventions designed to help students in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and other subjects as directed by the teacher

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
2. Help to instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
3. Conducts other duties related to the aide’s duties assigned by the building principal
4. Proper grooming and attire have a positive impact on the school’s image. This position involves direct service on a daily basis and the employee should maintain work attire and appearance that reflects an efficient, orderly and professionally operated organization.

Additional Working Conditions:

1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
2. Occasional interaction among unruly children
3. Occasional assistance with student health and medical needs
4. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gladstone Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.