Teacher Assistant: Permanent Substitute - Central Special Education

About the Role

Serves in a substitute capacity on a permanent basis for absent teacher(s) by continuing daily instruction in all areas of curriculum. When not substituting, assists teachers and students with special projects, reinforces subjects initially introduced by the teacher by working with students individually or in small groups, or supervises students to provide relief time to teachers for planning periods, conferences, and related professional activities. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and professional staff. Bilingual and biliterate in a targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Serves in a substitute capacity for absent teacher(s) following lesson plans in all areas of curriculum or providing necessary reinforcement of instruction and materials.
• Discusses with teacher(s) what has happened during their absence. As required, extends lesson plans and continues daily instruction during any absence(s).
• Continues instruction and/or supervises students to provide relief time to teachers for planning periods, conferences, and related professional activities.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies, and materials to meet individual needs of students.
• Works with teachers and students on special projects, lessons, or assignments.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials, including posters, charts, transparencies, game boards, and cards.
• Sets up learning, laboratory, and activity centers.
• Assists students having difficulties.
• Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• 48 college credit hours required.
• One (1) year of experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools if assigned to Virtual Academy.

Skills & Abilities

• Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
• Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment in dealing with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees, and parents.
• Ability to independently plan and/or follow instructional lessons and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite—Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

If assigned to a bilingual program, must be bilingual and biliterate in the targeted language. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in the targeted language is preferred.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Vision: No special vision requirements with correction.
• Work Environment: Office, school, or similar indoor environment over 2/3 of the time.
• Noise Level: Moderate (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time).
• Lifting and Carrying: None.

Schedule

191 days worked per year, 10 months worked per year, 7 hours worked per day.