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