What are the responsibilities and job description for the 6-12 Substitute Teacher position at Harmony School of Innovation - Waco?
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o High School Diploma or G.E.D.
o Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
o Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
o Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred or the ability to acquire it.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Substitute teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
o Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
o Substitute teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion of special education reports and documents.
o Substitute teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
o May be assigned to one or more of the following special education settings:
o Life Skills: assist in providing specialized instruction and services to students with significant cognitive disabilities; there may be special requirements including lifting and positioning students, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non ambulatory students, assisting students with toileting, and biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
o Behavior: assist in teaching appropriate behavioral skills; there may be special requirements to control behavior through physical restraint
o Resource: provide academic and/or behavioral support to a small group of students or to an individual student
o In-Class Support: provide academic and/or behavioral support to a small group of students or to an individual student
o Assignment may be changed throughout the year without notice based upon the needs of the campus and students
o May be required to take CPI certification class or approved equivalent in order to implement de-escalation techniques and legal restraint procedures during crisis situations o Perform other duties as assigned Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department Revised on 07.20.2018
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Ability to work well under pressure. o Ability to take direction from teachers and administrators
o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
o Ability to analyze data
o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Assist with special requirements for working with assigned students (see Duties and Responsibilities, above).
o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
o Position is in the classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
o Moderate travel may be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $130.00 per day
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $130