Classroom Assistant

9930

Prerequisite: Requires Permission from Classroom Teacher, School Counselor, and Principal

Semester of Full Year

Unleveled

Open to Grades 11 & 12

No Credit

This opportunity is for students who are interested in the field of teaching or in simply utilizing their skills in a specific academic area. A Classroom Assistant attends one class daily with his/her "mentor teacher" to observe, support, and interact with the underclassmen. Classroom assistants perform a variety of duties under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher. Duties may include tutoring and helping with administrative tasks depending on the needs of the students. Confidentiality and discretion are required. It is entirely at the teacher’s discretion whether they have a Classroom Assistants as not every class lends itself to the program. Interested students must first talk with the teacher with whom they are interested in working and then meet with their counselor to complete an application that must be approved by the principal.