Building Substitute [TS72]

In-Building Floating Support

FLSA status:  Non-Exempt
Work Year: 188 Days

Salary Schedule: Classified, Grade I - $16.86/hour

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing building level substitute coverage for licensed and classified positions. May include stepping in as special education paraprofessional or licensed teacher in the absence of the regular teacher or paraprofessional. Instruct students, facilitate student learning, provide general assistance and support to school building as directed by building administrators as needed for student supervision and instructional needs.

JOB TASKS: 

• Provide building level substitute coverage for licensed classrooms, provide instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans, and use materials provided to attain lesson goals. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain established routine of the school and classroom procedures, maintains a safe and orderly environment and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
• Provide building level substitute coverage for Special Education paraprofessional positions. Assist the General Classroom or Special Education Teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups, adapting curriculum to individual student needs, monitoring and enforcing acceptable social and physical behavior, implementing daily and long-range lessons and activities to meet student needs.
• Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff members ahead of time for planned absences and coverage needs. Plan as necessary with staff members to provide coverage throughout the building. Communicate regularly with school administrators on building coverage needs.
• Assist staff members and/or administration with special projects.
• Attend appropriate in services, building meetings, training, parent conferences and/or school functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, teaching or related field strongly preferred
• One to two years of related experience
• Experience working with special needs students preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Wyoming Substitute Teacher Permit required
• Wyoming Teaching License preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills
• English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Mathematical skills including basic calculations and application of basic math concepts
• Ability and desire to work with students with various moderate to severe physical disabilities, emotional disabilities and special needs, including assisting with personal health and hygiene
• Ability to diffuse volatile student situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions and respond to management direction
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustee policies, and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals required
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
• Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE: 

• Reports to Building Administrator(s)

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure
to risk of injury and/or illness.

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