Post on 05-Jan-2016
People at School
American Schools
Are interestingProvide quality
education and top quality curriculum
Serve diverse populations
Provide outstanding, caring, service
Principal/Administrator
Is the head of the school setting
Provides guidance for all teachers and students
The principal meets requests from parents, school board members, parents and government officials
Teacher
He or she is the person responsible for instruction
He or she gives you a grade
Teaches subjects such as Math, Science, English and history
Paraprofessional
Is a trained individual who assists the special education classroom teacher with the day-to-day operations
The paraprofessional may work with a group of student or may be assigned to one particular student
Teacher’s Aide
Individual who assists the classroom teacher in a variety of areas such as making copies, grading papers, or working with small groups
The T.A. works with a small group of students
Counselor
Provides academic skill support
Organizational, study, and test-taking skills
Coping strategiesGoal-setting decision
makingIndividual and small
group counseling
Librarian/Media Specialist
Oversees the operation of the library, ordering books, checking out books, return books, and re-shelving books
Trains staff and students on the use of the library
Manages the media center, audio-visual equipment and other materials as required
Nurse
Provides general first aid to students in school
Administers medication to students who need it or are required medication
Keeps pertinent records on when they see students, what they saw, and how it was treated
Custodian
A custodian is responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of the school buildings
The vacuum, sweep, mop, clean bathrooms, and empty trash etc.
Maintenance Worker
Maintenance is responsible for keeping all the physical operations of a school running
If something is broke maintenance is responsible for repairing it
Computer Technician
Is responsible for assisting school personnel with any computer issue or question they may have
Cafeteria Manager
Plans, coordinate, assign, oversee, and participate as required in the preparation, cooking and serving food
Train personnel in operational procedures
Maintain consistency in food preparation and service to students and employees