Performs administrative responsibilities required for the occupation, such as, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Takes class attendance and maintains attendance records
2. Assists with grading student work, which includes homework and tests if requested
3. Completes recordkeeping tasks which may include documenting routines and needs
4. Orders and inventories supplies and classroom materials as requested

Demonstrates care and attention to safety and security measures, such as, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Supports the provision of a safe and clean learning environment
2. Assists in bus/car loading and/or unloading
3. Follows proper cleanliness safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for all students and/or staff
4. Understands emergency procedures, health and safety procedures, first aid expectations and procedures for supporting students in the case of a health or safety need
5. Understands and utilizes arrival and dismissal procedures, including pick-up and drop-off, and field trip guidelines

Carries out job duties in a responsible manner, such as, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Supports and promotes ethical behavior as individuals and as members of a community
2. Demonstrates personal accountability to school and district vision and mission
3. Collaborates with colleagues to navigate change while maintaining focus on student learning
4. Collaborates with colleagues to implement change efforts

Assists in instructional methods, such as, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Assists in checking for understanding with students
2. Reviews lesson objectives with the teacher to ensure accurate instructions and explanations
3. Supports the delivery of culturally relevant content and learning objectives, with direction and guidance
4. Can articulate the critical components of a lesson
5. Independently and effectively supports the teacher in lesson delivery
6. Asks students thoughtful, probing questions that align to lesson objectives
7. Displays introductory knowledge of the structure/content of academic standards
8. Uses child observations to guide teaching
9. Integrates play-based, sensory and movement opportunities for children

Develops and conveys knowledge related to student learning through responsibilities required for the occupation, such as, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Encourages and provides opportunities for students to make connections to prior learning and can identify and communicate the learning goal
2. Uses materials aligned to the student task
3. Understand basic elements of developmentally appropriate practices and needs

Cultivates a positive learning environment for students by carrying out actions, such as, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Supports youth and child development principles and supports student voice and collaboration in school settings
2. Maintains procedures and routines to guide instruction and transitions
3. Develops and demonstrates a caring and respectful relationship with students, staff, and families
4. Facilitates student accountability and clear expectations for behavior related to school and class procedures/routines
5. Practices positive guidance through building responsive relationships with students and practicing a strength-based approach with students

Incorporates diverse perspectives in engagement practices, such as, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Builds a welcoming and inclusive environment
2. Maintains an attitude centered on treating each student as an individual, and meeting students where they are
3. Acknowledges the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomics, and other aspects of culture on student perspectives, community, learning and family engagement
4. Interacts with students in ways that accept students’ cultural preferences and native languages that may be different than the educators and other adults

Understands and practices values associated with inclusion, belonging, and individualization in demonstrable ways, such as, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Recognizes that students have a variety of learning needs and differences
2. Makes an effort to build a rapport with each student in the classroom
3. Encourages and ensures contributions of students across a range of ability levels
4. Relates lesson material to students’ personal experiences and prior knowledge
5. Implements a variety of inclusion, intervention, and enrichment practices to address unique learning needs and interests with guidance from teacher
6. Understand the purpose of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in the classroom and in school-based programs and implements relevant learning plans with guidance from teacher

Establishes successful relationships with student families by demonstrating collaboration through means appropriate for the occupation, such as, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Understands the importance of educator relationships with families
2. Seeks to develop respectful relationships with families and/or significant adults, as appropriate, with the students he/she is assigned
3. Through words and actions, demonstrates an understanding of how varying backgrounds and world views impact family engagement
4. Demonstrates cultural competency and inclusive practices for families and children in their program

Exhibits effective communication styles, methods, and techniques required for the occupation, such as, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Utilizes age appropriate and individualized communication styles with children
2. Provides clear and easy to understand directions to students
3. Reinforces respectful and present communication through modeling, such as active listening
4. Communicates respectfully with parents and guardians, practicing cultural humility and respect for diverse cultural norms of communication