Building Aide (Long Term Substitute)

Department: Secondary Education

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Non-Excempt, Non-Aligned

Reports To: High School Principal/Vice Principal

SUMMARY

The building aide is responsible for a range of duties that provide support throughout the building.

This is a long term substitute role for 12 weeks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate’s degree or minimum of 60 college credit hours (classes in education, special education, psychology or a related field preferred).
• Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements.
• Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents is required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in education, special education, psychology or related field)
• Experience working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school setting or recreation setting

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide instructional coverage, for a classroom, small group or individual student
• Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of the school day
• Support instruction by working with students individually and in small groups
• Prepare instructional materials
• Assist in classroom set up and clean up
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
• Manage individual and classroom behavior
• Supervise students with self-care skills as needed
• Assist in the main office (Monitoring the doors, answering the phone, mail, arrival/dismissal routines, assisting with attendance, etc.)
• Provides coverage in the absence of secretary
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required
• May be expected to provide substitute educator services
• May be expected to attend trainings related to position
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

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