Substitute Teacher Aide

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and;
• Additional experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved;
• OR Have served in a community service organization, church or education/recreation organization for a minimum of one (1) year;
• OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c).
• Note: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Reports To

Administrator in building assignment who provides direct supervision.

Specific Duties

• Aid student with behavioral/management needs;
• Aid in physical care tasks and health-related activities, including feeding and toileting;
• Work with student to reinforce the learning of materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher;
• Supervise/assist student during specials, lunch, arrival and dismissal;
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or supervising teacher.

Performance and Responsibilities

• Ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers and others;
• Ability to gain and hold the confidence of and to maintain a patient and understanding attitude towards school children;
• Ability to maintain order in classrooms and to enforce school regulations with firmness;
• Familiarity with classroom routine;
• Good background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved;
• Resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly related to teaching process;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to maintain discipline;
• Dependability;
• Neat personal appearance, tactful, courteous and good judgment;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.