Purpose Statement
The Teacher Aide (CTE) provides support to the Career & Technical Education department by assisting students and teachers in labs and classrooms, preparing instructional materials, maintaining equipment and inventory, and ensuring a safe, organized learning environment.
Essential Functions
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Assist students and staff with events (set-up, supervision, sales, service, clean-up).
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Support CTE lab classes (set-up, clean-up, take down) to ensure classroom readiness.
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Help students during the school day by re-teaching, answering questions, and reinforcing lessons.
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Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, files, and records for safety and organization.
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Order, track, and manage supplies, food, and materials.
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Prepare labs daily by setting up, cleaning, and readying equipment.
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Respond to emergencies (injuries, conflicts) to resolve safety concerns.
Other Functions
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Attend meetings and professional development to enhance job knowledge.
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Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, or field trips to maintain discipline and safety.
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Perform additional duties as needed to support effective department operations.
Job Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Licenses: Educator License with Stipulations – Paraprofessional endorsement or higher.
Skills
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Safety practices in labs (wood/machine shop, auto, screen printing, culinary, preschool).
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Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoDesk Suite, Microsoft Office.
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Accurate record-keeping, inventory management, food shopping/costing.
Knowledge
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Health and safety standards.
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Strong communication (written and verbal).
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Time management, initiative, and sound judgment.
Abilities
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Schedule activities, manage data, and use lab/classroom equipment.
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Work flexibly with teachers and students.
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Solve problems and adapt to changing priorities.
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Collaborate with diverse groups and manage interruptions.
Working Environment
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Physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity.
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Work balance: 34% sitting, 33% walking, 33% standing.
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Clean environment with minimal temperature changes.
Responsibility
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Work under direct supervision while guiding students.
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Demonstrate professionalism and interpersonal skills to reflect positively on District 88.
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Opportunity to directly impact student learning and school services.
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