Long Term Substitute - Kirtland Middle School 8/12-9/5

Job Duties, Responsibilities, and Essential Functions

• Perform all assigned duties according to the policies, rules, and regulations of the Kirtland Board of Education and the Ohio Department of Education/Special Education Division.
• Comply with all Federal mandates as they apply to students with disabilities.
• Demonstrate subject matter competence and teaching proficiency.
• Determine the educational needs of the students based on all applicable sources (e.g., standardized tests, psychological assessments, teachers' synopses, student records, etc.).
• Employ the requisite components and information necessary to provide an effective Individualized Educational Program (I.E.P.) for each student consistent with mandated requirements.
• Apply the information in the student's I.E.P. to prepare and carry out daily lesson plans (i.e., written clearly, usable, and sequential).
• Ensure the learning process is guided toward the basic core program for students with disabilities.
• Consult with school and district-level administration regarding instructional modifications, classroom adjustments, and/or other methods that support the attainment of educational goals for students enrolled in the program.
• Secure necessary supplies to implement the educational plan.
• Document student progress.
• Provide ongoing communication with teachers to support academic congruence with classroom goals and objectives.
• Work cooperatively with the school staff (e.g., Director of Special Education, Speech/Language Pathologist, Psychologist, Physical and Occupational Therapist, etc.).
• Prepare attendance records and reports required by law, board policy, or those requested by the Superintendent and/or his or her designees.
• Maintain high standards for student conduct and enforce discipline according to classroom/school policy and the due process rights of students.
• Employ techniques that motivate students to establish appropriate short- and long-term goals.
• Provide positive reinforcement to acknowledge acceptable behavior.
• Consistently confront undesirable behavior firmly and fairly.
• Promote the proper care of school property, equipment, textbooks, supplies, and other materials.
• Account for school resources used by students.
• Attempt to develop rapport and maintain the confidence of parents and students.
• Provide periodic progress reports to parents using telephone calls, notes, interim reports, report cards, and conferences, etc.
• Help communicate school rules to students.
• Participate in afterschool programs (e.g., open house, parent conferences, etc.).
• Voluntarily support parent organization activities as time permits.
• Participate in professional growth activities (e.g., professional associations, course work, workshops, seminars, etc.).
• Share knowledge with colleagues.
• Model life-long learning to staff and students.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Demonstrate responsibility, citizenship, respect, and courtesy.
• Perform other duties, as directed.

Physical And Mental Abilities Required

• Ability to move freely throughout the building.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move equipment or supplies weighing up to twenty pounds.
• Ability to work with young children in activities that may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Ability to communicate effectively using language and writing skills.
• Ability to maintain a non-punitive relationship with students and demonstrate fairness and patience while respecting their confidences.
• Ability to facilitate the exchange of ideas leading to a group consensus.
• Ability to react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions.
• Ability to organize and complete tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a tactful disposition in dealing with administrators, staff, students, parents, and the public.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Schedule work assignments.
• Provide instructions.
• Train and communicate expectations to Educational Aides, student teachers, and volunteers, when assigned.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.
• Occasional interaction with agitated or upset parents/public.
• Frequent interaction with disruptive or unruly children.
• Frequent exposure to student commotion.
• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekend.