Position Purpose

 

-  To fill in for an absent certified staff member, providing direct supervision for students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

 

Essential Job Functions

 

-  Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. 

 

-  Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

 

-  Provides administration of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

 

-  Follows classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

 

-  Follows record-keeping procedures to document student attendance, learning and performance.

 

-  Utilizes classroom behavioral management procedures to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

 

-  Copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.

 

-  Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of IEP objectives.

 

-  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

 

Additional Duties:

-  Assists students in non-instructional areas, as assigned, such as supervising the student lunch programs, arrival/dismissal duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

 

-  May accompany students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

-  Perform any other related duties as assigned.

 

Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

 

Equipment

 

-  Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

 

Travel Requirements

 

-  Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

-  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

 

-  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

 

-  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

 

-  Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

 

-  Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

 

-  Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

 

-  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

 

-  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

 

-  Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

 

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

 

-  Works in standard office and school building environments.

 

-  Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

 

Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

 

Qualifications Profile

 

-  Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

 

-  High School diploma or equivalent.

 

-  Successful completion of college level coursework.

- Certification as Substititute Teacher (can be obtained after selection)

 

-  Prior experience working with children desirable.

-  Exemplifies ASE core values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Empathy.

 

FLSA Status:             Non-exempt