BARDSTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

School Year 2024-2025

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

 

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Perform a variety of clerical and technical support duties in support of a specific program involving technical knowledge within the program; assist program specialists, coordinators, principals and others in the implementation of program objectives and activities.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

 

- Perform a variety of clerical and technical support duties in support of a specific program involving technical knowledge within the program; assist program specialists, coordinators, principals and others in the implementation of program objectives and activities.

- Perform responsible duties in support of a specific program at the District or school site level.

- Work closely with other program personnel to coordinate activities and assure compliance with program and District directives.

- Provide various services and implement functions for the program involving direct or indirect contact with students, parents, outside program officials, regulatory agencies and others.

- Provide input to District-wide reports for an assigned program, monitor program budget as directed.

- Monitor files and records regarding participants, students, parents, proper statistics and data and other matters.

- Review and monitor program as assigned at specific sites; make classroom observations, diagnose problems and provide for proper resolution.

-Represent the assigned program at District, school and community meetings and conferences as directed.

- Analyze program material and provide input for modification as required; review application from participants and determine program eligibility.

- Research, collect and compile data as directed to develop reports; analyze data and suggest implications.

- Perform related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

 

- Specific program to which assigned.

- Record-keeping techniques.

- Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.

- Oral and written communication skills.

- Research methods and report writing techniques.

- Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

- Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.

- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

- Technical aspects of field of specialty.

 

ABILITY TO:

 

- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

- Assist with responsible duties for a specific program.

- Understand and follow oral and written directions.

- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

- Maintain records and prepare reports.

- Operate a computer terminal.

- Prioritize and schedule work.

- Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

- Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

- Work independently with little direction.

- Meet schedules and timelines.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Any combination equivalent to:

 

High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D as required by Kentucky law and four years instructional experience including at least one year in the area of specialty.

 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.