What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute - Instructional Aides Community School position at Calaveras County Office of Education?
Definition
Under the supervision of the program administrator and the direction of a specific certificated staff member, performs the necessary duties to assist in the planning and implementation of a program for at-risk youth in classrooms, and perform a variety of supportive tasks to facilitate learning activities and life skill development.
Essential Function
- Assists in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
- Helps students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
- Assists in the observation and recording of student development and progress.
- Supervises and/or participates in playground activities.
- Assists in preparing, monitoring, and cleaning up program facilities.
- Operates equipment necessary to program operation.
- Performs clerical tasks, e.g. attendance reports, lunch count, and data keeping.
- Functions as an appropriate/positive role model.
- Attends required staff meetings and in-service training.
- Assists in the preparation and maintenance of instructional materials.
- Assists in the supervision of students at assigned tasks in and out of the classroom during normal duty hours.
- May assist students with personal needs, i.e. feeding, toileting, ambulation.
- May participate in I.E.P. team meetings.
- Provides necessary physical care and emotional support.
- Displays calmness and control while dealing with behavioral problems.
- Performs related work as required by job-specific position.
- Provides non-routine specialized health care needs which do not require a health/instructional aide.
- Maintains confidentiality of student information in accordance with legal requirements and policies.
- Maintains positive working relationships and communication with CCOE, district staff and community agency staff.
- Implements the vision, mission, policies, administrative regulations and practices of the County Superintendent of Schools and the County Board of Education.
General Qualifications
Knowledge of
- Child growth and development principles.
- Academic instruction/behavioral management.
- First Aid.
- Health care procedures. Training provided for specialized health care needs which do not require a health aide.
- Training for CPR certification provided as needed.
Ability to
- Follow confidentiality laws and guidelines.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in course of work.
- Operate necessary program equipment.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Elicit optimum student performance.
- Maintain positive attitude toward, and control of students.
Desirable Skills
- First Aid.
- One year of child/youth related experience or equivalent training.
Education, Training and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent, with additional training in child development or special education is desirable.
- Demonstrate competency in academic skills such as reading, writing, computation and ability to assist. (NCLB Compliance).
Physical Requirements
Employees in this position must have the ability to:
- Sit for extended periods of time.
- Enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone.
- See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids.
- Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone.
- Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone.
- Stand, walk, and bend over, reach overhead, grasp, pull and move, lift and or carry up to 50 pounds to waist height.
License Required
Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license.
Salary Level
Calaveras County Special Education Paraeducators - Range 6X with NCLB compliance, 6AA with Associates Degree from accredited college, or 6BA with BA/BS from accredited college.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.89 - $29.37 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $29