Substitute Instructional Assistant - Vacancy ID: 226684

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Human Resources

COORDINATES WITH: HR Substitute Coordinator, Building Principals, teaching staff

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma

WI DPI Special Education Program Aide License

Experience working with students or children in school-based or other 

settings

Experience working with special needs populations (preferred)

COMPENSATION SCHEDULE: Substitute Instructional Assistant

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Temporary

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS: 8 hours daily by location schedule

*EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES

The substitute Special Education instructional aide fills in on a temporary basis for absent staff, allowing the educational program to continue uninterrupted for students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and give oral and written instructions

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Excellent communication skills

• Assists teachers in planning and implementation of learning experiences for students

• Assists in  instruction of students in group or one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher supervision

• Assists teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students and of their needs, interests, and abilities

• Assists in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the District’s discipline procedures

• Supervises students inside and outside of the classroom with an understanding of and provision for a safe environment

• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills and assemblies

• Alerts teacher to any problem or special information about individual students

• Confers with teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress, and testing activities

• Assists students who may exhibit aggressive behavior

• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments

• Holds expectations for high performance of self and students

• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations

• Performs various clerical functions in student record keeping, monitors assignments, maintains accurate files, and performs other related functions

• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff

• Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities

• Provides information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of regular teacher 

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, up to six hours in an eight­-hour day

• Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to thirty pounds without assistance in an indoor setting

• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance

• Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building

• Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment such as fax machine, copier, etc.

• Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone

• Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm

• Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 3122.01 / 4122.01 throughout their employment in the District.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities necessary within the scope of this employment position as assigned by the Superintendent or designee. 

*No overtime eligible employee  may perform overtime work for the District without prior supervisory approval. No non-exempt employee may perform work for the District outside of his/her regular schedule without prior supervisory approval. Violations of this requirement will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination from employment.

The Fond du Lac School District does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity) pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.31, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.

*The Fond du Lac School District reserves the right to modify the above job description at any time.

By signing this job description, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the duties, qualifications and requirements of the position.  My signature further attests that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.  I understand that this job description does not represent a contract of employment and that the Fond du Lac School District reserves the right to change duties, responsibilities or activities with or without notice.