What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Advocate position at BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
About the Position
We are seeking a qualified Substitute Teacher Assistant to join our team at BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. As a Substitute Teacher Assistant, you will provide instructional and support services for maximum student achievement. This role requires a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to student-centered learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Presents lessons or portions of lessons to a student or a group of students, checks accuracy of work, and presents additional assignments as directed by the teacher.
- Transfers students in and out of holding or locomotive devices and on and off buses.
- Assists with movement of students with special needs, including positioning, lifting, transferring, and physical intervention.
- Obtains food from the cafeteria, serves food, and feeds students or helps them feed themselves.
- Assists teachers in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable student behavior.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or a passing score on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment.
- Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Demonstrated success in relevant work experience.
- Ability and willingness to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment.
Evaluation and Salary
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Baldwin County Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel. The salary for this position is based on the Board's salary schedule.