Purpose of Job

To follow and implement lesson plans, provide quality instruction, as well as a safe and orderly environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher or educational assistant. Assist with student support in daily duties and tasks within the school building at the discretion of the principal. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with monitoring in the cafeteria and hallways, small group tutoring, and other student support activities for learning.

Essential Functions

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Accurately follows daily schedule established by the classroom teacher.
• Implements a planned program of study designated by the classroom teacher.
• Implements or assists with student support initiatives and tutoring to recover learning loss.
• Provides accurate information and instruction in regards to the content as designated by the classroom teacher.
• Communicates clear outcomes for all lessons, class work, and projects as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Familiarizes self with and implements established rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assigns and collects student work as instructed by the classroom teacher.
• Communicates with the classroom teacher essential information in regards to the students and day of absence.
• Familiarizes self with the school building, policies, procedures, and personnel.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative interactions with other school personnel.
• Serves as a model for the district's mission, vision and goals.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains confidentiality and compliance with student Individualized Education Programs and 504 Plans as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education and community expectations.
• Maintains professionalism in all interactions with students, school personnel, parents, and community members.
• Support school-level process when not assigned to a specific classroom to include: providing clerical assistance, working individually with students, supervising students during school activities and during the school day, providing support to individual teachers and/or programs as designated/assigned by the building principal.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• High School Diploma or GED

Lake County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.