What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Substitute Position - Special Education Associate position at Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District?
Starting Pay: $16.00/hour
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a certified staff member, may assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with academic support, implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures, movement to & from classes, bus, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist teachers with educational activities, including:
Assists monitoring pupils in the classroom and supervising students on field trips, recess and other activities; may monitor the class when teacher is otherwise occupied.
Assists in preparing materials for instruction by setting up and using computers, and audiovisual equipment and materials.
Assists in organizing and utilizing reference and source materials; assists teacher in developing individual instructional materials.
Assessing student work
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students’ Individual Education Plans.
Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
Administers tests, records results and charts remedial measures as required by the teacher.
Supervise students in the lunchroom, recess, classrooms, halls, bus loading/unloading, and in those areas as requested.
Makes quick, responsible decisions regarding student welfare and safety, including counseling students regarding conduct and self-discipline.
Assist students with work completion.
Completes Medicaid documentation as required.
Reports incidents of unusual nature to teachers and principal.
Maintains confidentiality of student information
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Experience working with school age children in the education setting preferred.
Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet the responsibilities of the job.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS:
Para-educator certification preferred