ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Requirements:  Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work. Data Conception:  Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable characteristics of data, people or things. Interpersonal Communication:  Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to students.  Language Ability:  Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions. Proficiency in specific foreign language preferred. Intelligence:  Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English. Numerical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply. Form/Spatial Aptitude:  Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. Motor Coordination:  Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in using instructional objects. Color Discrimination:  Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color. Interpersonal Temperament:  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress. Physical Communications:  Requires the ability to talk and hear. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Teacher Assistant Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children. Working knowledge of the core subjects and the Spanish language at the grade levels to which employment assignment is made. Some knowledge of the school organization and its community. Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages. Skill necessary to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines. ? Skill to make learning aids which will strengthen lesson plans. Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective. Ability to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisor. ? Ability to impart information to the child's level of comprehension. Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward and punishment. Ability to solve independently most minor problems. Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision. ? Ability to record and store data accurately. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information