Designated Assistant - Heritage Rose Elementary

About the Role

In the absence of the classroom teacher, the educational substitute will provide instruction, encourage student progress, and manage the learning environment. Assignments will be on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

• Follow the lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher to deliver an effective and appropriate educational program for assigned students.
• Maintain discipline and classroom control to foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policy.
• Continue as much as possible the routines and procedures for the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Report to the office upon arrival at school; check the mailbox of the absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention; request clarification of school rules and procedures.
• Grade papers and homework, complete accurate records and other required data, and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain strict student and parent confidentiality.
• Provide feedback to the teacher, including comments on student behavior, lessons completed, and any suggested changes to lesson plans.
• Uphold all district policies and campus rules and procedures applicable to regular teachers.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain insurability.
• Valid Teaching Certification issued by the Texas Education Agency, appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment (preferred).
• Must be organized, creative, independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-oriented, and driven by excellence.
• Must possess strong communication skills to present facts effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, district staff, and school instructional and support staff.
• Must present a neat, professional appearance.
• Ability to adjust tasks and focus with composure in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Flexible and receptive to change.
• Good knowledge of Fort Bend Independent School District’s public school mission, goals, and organization.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to utilize multi-media equipment, materials, and computer technology.
• Some related substitute or teaching experience (preferred).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The work environment includes classrooms, offices, work stations, and meeting rooms. The position requires:

• Occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying items weighing less than 40 pounds (e.g., books, papers, presentation materials).
• Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Attendance at conferences and professional development.
• Ability to work prolonged or irregular hours and maintain emotional control under stress.
• Potential exposure to student bodily fluids, disease conditions, and mal-adaptive behavior.
• Everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.

Educational substitutes are instructed to request assistance when lifting or carrying heavy items and when climbing is necessary (e.g., to prepare displays or bulletin boards). Work requires sufficient mobility to move about the classroom and inside and outside the school building. The work environment may be noisy.