Substitute Teacher Aide

Substitute Teacher Aide 

Qualifications:  

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and;
• Additional experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; OR
• Have served in a community service organization, church or education/recreation organization for a minimum of one (1) year; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c). 

Note:  Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Reports To:  Administrator in building assignment who provides direct supervision.

Specific Duties:  

• Assist student with behavioral/management needs.
• Assist in physical care tasks and health-related activities, including feeding and toileting.
• Work with student to reinforce the learning of materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Supervise/assist student during specials, lunch, arrival and dismissal.
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or supervising teacher. 

Performance and Responsibilities:  Ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers and others;  Ability to gain and hold the confidence of and to maintain a patient and understanding attitude towards school children;  Ability to maintain order in classrooms and to enforce school regulations with firmness;  Familiarity with classroom routine;  Good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved;  Resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly related to teaching process;  Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;  Ability to maintain discipline;  Dependability;  Neat personal appearance, tactful, courteous and good judgment;  Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Salary : $17