LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

ONE to ONE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - Subsitute

Job Description

WORKING CONDITIONS:   6 HOURS/ DAY - Substitute thru the end of the school year, 6/8/2018

This position is a Substitute One on One Assistant position that may include: Student Hygiene, Diapering, Lifting, and Working with a student with physical needs

JOB PURPOSE:  Enhance and contribute to overall student achievement in the school district

GRADE LEVEL:  PRE-12

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Meet ESEA Para-professional Qualifications
• Minimum computer/technology skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations
• Enjoys working with students
• Sound decision making skills
• Responsible and punctual
• Good personal health

RESPONSIBILITIES:

FOLLOW DISTRICT, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES RELEVANT TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

• School District Policy and Procedures
• Building emergency procedures
• Complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable

MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE AND LEGAL LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS, STAFF AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVING BUSINESS WITH AND ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL

• Exhibit ethical behavior at all times
• Follow confidentiality procedures

MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

• Preview daily plan
• Confer on daily lesson plan with substitute teacher(s)
• Provide plans for substitute if you are absent
• Check wheelchairs/walkers etc. for safety concerns

SET-UP FOR DAILY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

• Prepare classroom supplies/materials
• Supervise student(s)

PREPARATION TO ASSIST THE CLASSROOM TEACHER WITH INSTRUCTION AS ASSIGNED

• Prepare, collect and organize daily materials
• Correct student assignments
• Assist student with accommodations/modifications
• Assist other teachers when time permits

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ALL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES, FOR THE STUDENT, AS ASSIGNED BY THE TEACHER

• Assist and supervise student in specialists’ classrooms and activities as needed
• Scribe and adapt instruction (daily assignments/tests)
• Read orally to student(s)
• Assist student during activities or with preparation of projects as appropriate
• Assist other Special Ed. students in the absence of one on one student
• Assist student in preparation for classroom tests
• Monitor/administer student assessment
• Assist small groups in academic instruction
• Document daily student performance and progress

ASSIST STUDENT IN ALL SELF-HELP ACTIVITIES

• Assist student in transitional skills (start of day/non instructional time/adaptive equipment/etc.)
• Assist and supervise student during field trips/assemblies/lunch and other activities
• Assist in changing clothes for aqua-therapy
• Escort to and from the bus
• Help with toileting and toilet training
• Assist in all IEP goals

MAINTAIN POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS, PARENTS AND SCHOOL STAFF

• Identify students’ interests
• Monitor for notes/homework or any parent-to-school communication
• Confer with teachers, specialists and parents relevant to student needs
• Attend meetings when required
• Implement strategies to achieve IEP goals
• Assist with daily communication between home and school as directed by the teacher

ASSIST WITH THE INSTRUCTION OF PERSONAL HYGIENE

• Educate students about personal hygiene
• Remind students to wash hands
• Wash student face and wiping noses when needed
• Assist with changing of soiled clothes when necessary
• Make referrals as appropriate (Nurse/counselor /office/outside agencies)

MONITOR AND PROVIDE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AS NECESSARY

• Supervise student in cafeteria/playground/lunch/activities
• Document student behavior as appropriate
• Be consistent fair and positive in all interactions
• Follow school wide discipline plan
• Following behavior intervention plan

CONTINUE JOB PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in appropriate in-service programs/educational opportunities
• Read and study new or updated job related resources

PERFORM DUTIES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF COURTESY AND RESPECT

PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR/SUPERVISOR

Job Conditions

Persons holding this position:

• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and Clarkston School District standards.
• Will have occasional evening hours during school functions as assigned

Requirements by Percentage of the Workday

Physical                                                                                                 Environmental

Requirements    0-10%   10-25%    25-50%   50-75%    75-100%      Exposure               0-10%   10-25%    25-50%    50-75%

Lifting weight    0-10%   10-25%    25-50%   50-75%    75-100%      * Machinery

Math Requirement

• Basic math, simple fractions such as measurements, ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division without using a calculator.
• Calculator use

Language Requirement

• Ability to give and receive written and spoken instructions
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to speak to small groups
• Ability to complete reports and correspondence

Reasoning Requirement

• Ability to apply general guidelines to a wide variety of situations with several variables
• Think quickly to address situations
• Attention to detail is essential

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as described in the essential functions section
• Technology (Computer/Telephone/Fax)

NON DISCRIMINATION: 

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