Substitute Paraprofessional/Library Media Assistant

Substitute Assistant

Objective Substitute Instructional Assistants provide educational services and instruction support in the absence of the classroom instructional assistant. They will assist in the management of the classroom, assist in carrying out lesson plans and address pupil behavior. Substitute Instructional Assistants work on an as needed basis. Assignments are scheduled as needed and may change at any time per administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ensures that all actions are compliant with established Board policies as well as the mission, vision and values defined by the district and Board of Education. 2. Carries out such additional duties as required or as conditions necessitate. 3. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job. 4. Comply with all procedures, guidelines, and policies of the school at all times. 5. Follow regular instructional assistant's lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate. 6. Assist with classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans. 7. Assist in maintaining a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment. 8. Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria. 9. Keep classroom and work orderly and maintain normal classroom rhythms. 10. Maintain a professional demeanor in all manner of conduct with students, faculty, and parents, including a commitment to confidentiality. 11. Work with students individually and in small groups to assist with the learning of content and skills introduced by the teacher. 12. Assist the teacher and students with cleanup from activities. 13. Assist students with the use of specialized equipment.

Job Description
Substitute Assistant . Assist students with preparing for and moving to other classrooms, school activities, outside activities and arrival and departure from school. 15. Help students with clothing, grooming, health habits, and bathroom activities as needed.

Qualifications (one of the following) 1. Substitute Paraprofessional license registered with the DeKalb Regional Office of Education required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. 2. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions. 3. Basic computer operations. 4. Effectively collaborate with co-workers fostering environment of dignity and respect. 5. Ability to be flexible, friendly and good at establishing quick rapport with students.

Work Environment This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office computer equipment such as computers, laptops and servers.

Travel

Minimal in district travel may be required.

Education and Experience 1. Prior experience in a related position/field preferred.

Other Duties Please note this

job description
is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The physical activity of this position. (Please check all blocks that apply) Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is A. important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Job Description
Substitute Assistant Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the B. amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is C. important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. D. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. E. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. F. Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. G. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. H. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving I. from one work site to another. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to J. thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert