GSRP Building Substitute

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Building Substitute

Part-time, non-union, at-will position

POSITION SUMMARY:

The GSRP building substitute teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for preschool children by supporting the classroom teacher or associate teacher in instructing students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must meet the requirements for substitutes for child care programs as outlined in the licensing guidelines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in working with preschool children, particularly with at-risk children
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative when given a variety of tasks and
• Willing to take direction and follow policies and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers
• Ability to work well with diverse families
• Outgoing, caring personality
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the position

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as a team member in providing a quality educational preschool program
• Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring curriculum and assessment
• Assist in all daily operations of the program
• Work with individual and small groups of students
• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
• Assist children with personal health care needs
• Work collaboratively and communicate with the classroom teacher or associate teacher to implement lesson plans, activities, and classroom tasks
• Assist the teacher or associate teacher with monitoring behavior and supporting the educational process in the classroom
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and/or playgrounds
Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must be capable of performing the physical demands of the job, including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. The work environment has a raised noise level.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Administration reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment Date: Pending approval by the Board of Education and satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug screen and criminal history checks. This program and related positions are also conditional upon approval of the Child Care Program Licensing background check process.

Employment Type: Up to 185 days per year, Monday through Thursday, and

1-3 Fridays per month for required professional development, 7.5 hours per day (30-37.5 hours per week); single subscriber health, dental, vision; public school retirement system

Compensation: Hourly position paid at $15.67

Procedure: Please apply online at www.sccresa.org:

Nikki Sygit, Human Resources Department

St. Clair County RESA

499 Range Road

PO Box 1500

Marysville, Michigan 48040

FAX:810.364.5235

About St. Clair County RESA

St. Clair County RESA is one of 56 intermediate school districts in Michigan. We are dedicated to providing cost-effective, high-quality services to the county’s students and the seven public school districts that educate them. RESA is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for all children. We offer programs and services that promote collaboration and cost savings among local school districts and community partners.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where every team member plays a crucial role in our success.

Our Mission: Partnering to educate, inform, inspire, and serve our communities

Our Vision: Educational excellence for all

Our Core Principles

Excellence: We ensure all students flourish through an engaging education that honors their voices.

Inclusivity: We value people for who they are, celebrate our diversity, and embrace the contributions of all students, families, and staff

Integrity: We practice our mission and vision by acting ethically, honestly, and respectfully

Collaboration: We engage in internal and external partnerships to promote creativity and forward-thinking

Stewardship: We leverage human, fiscal, and material resources for the sustainability of our community

We are an equal-opportunity employer

The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Education and the Michigan State Department of Education.

It is the policy of the RESA Board of Education that no person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, height, weight, age, marital or family status, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program, employment practice, or activity for which it is responsible, or for which it receives financial assistance from the United State Department of Education or the Michigan State Department of Education.

All new hires are subject to an employment entrance drug and alcohol testing and a fingerprinting/background check with law enforcement agencies.