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Temp Aide, Tutor - Native American Program

Wichita Public Schools - USD259 · Wichita, KS · 36 mo ago
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The Classroom Environment

  • Supervise students in class setting as directed by the teacher
  • Absorb classroom routines and procedures
  • Redirect behavior, assess crisis situations, and intervene to defuse situations
  • Document any occurrences and provide feedback to develop positive self-esteem of student
  • Supervise school activities on or off campus during the instructional day
  • Implement student behavior plan
  • Facilitate integration efforts by assisting students to and from assigned areas within the building and community
  • Set up classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities
  • Integrate technology into the classroom and community work setting

Instruction

  • Participate in effective teaming skills, collaboration, conflict resolution, and communication
  • Provide feedback to students and teachers
  • Engage students through questioning and discussion techniques
  • Aid students in using technology
  • Exhibit clear and expressive oral and written communication

Planning and Preparation

  • Aid the teacher in designing and following through with instruction
  • Create and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Show knowledge of district and community resources
  • Aid the teacher in planning and implementing community-based instruction

Professional Responsibilities

  • Maintain high levels of confidentiality regarding students and staff information
  • Model appropriate behavior for students
  • Develop and maintain a professional rapport with classroom teacher and other staff, including community staff
  • Communicate with students, parents, instructional and support staff by letter, phone, e-mail, fax or personal contact as directed by the administrator or classroom teacher
  • Observe and chart student behavior and assist in discipline of student as instructed by the teacher
  • Prioritize and organize tasks
  • Respond flexibly and responsively to situations
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, PLCs, and parent conferences as required
  • Assist students to and from buses and assisting the drivers until departure time
  • Assist in the transportation of students
  • Assist in caring for student’s medical needs when under the direct supervision of the school nurse or other appropriate professional
  • Aid students with basic needs including but not limited to self-care, hygiene, feeding, (may include tube feeding), toileting, dressing and physical transfers
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Duties

Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment

  • This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine.
  • Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use.

Physical and Mental Demands

  • Work in various weather conditions
  • React immediately to an emergency situation for the safety and welfare of the students and staff, which may include the use of physical restraint technique
  • Walk long distances, stand for long periods, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead
  • Have manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of physical activity
  • See and hear well
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance
  • Lift and carry up to 100 pounds or more with assistance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proven use of effective collaboration skills
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills required
  • Proficient personal relationship skills
  • Extensive knowledge and experience working with students who demonstrate the need for intensive services in one or more of the categorical areas listed above
  • Demonstrated proficiency in developing and delivering training to meet the targeted needs of the identified audience
  • Proficient problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated acumen in completing tasks and dealing with situations related to the essential functions of the position
  • Extensive knowledge and practice setting up structured environments
  • Some positions may require knowledge of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) or other special skills
  • Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
  • FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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