Professional Role: Classroom Assistant
The Classroom Assistant is responsible for supporting a safe, respectful, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes
each students' development of self-discipline, self-confidence, cooperation, and responsibility.
Key Areas of Focus
Classroom and Curriculum
? Check in with Classroom Guide on the pressing needs for the day, helping to prepare the room for the day
? Review attendance, and monitor tardiness as needed
? Collect and organize forms (permission slips, lunch, book orders)
? Assist in preparation of and clean up from class snack
? Cycle around the room often, making your quiet presence known in all locations
? Stay alert to instances where tone-keeping is needed; redirect students to purposeful work
? Be proactive rather than reactive. Anticipate and peacefully stop disruptions before they begin
? Be observant; communicate pertinent observations with the Classroom Guide, immediately...