Substitute Associate

TITLE : SUBS Substitute Associate

DEPARTMENT : Office of Talent and Personnel

REPORTS TO : Building Administrator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM : Classroom Teacher

POSITION INVENTORY : Temporary Employee

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION :

Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students and children in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, work / community settings, Head Start, and early learning childcare settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Assist classroom teacher with educational activities.

2. Take directions from teachers, building administrators and Student and Family Services support staff.

3. Follow behavior management plans for individual students.

4. Maintain students' daily behavior logs.

5. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.

6. Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.

7. Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.

8. Prepare and supervise students in bus loading / unloading.

9. Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.

10. Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.

11. Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas.

12. Assist in meal preparation and clean up in Head Start settings.

13. Assist in cleaning and sanitizing the classroom environment.

14. Assist with instruction in the community setting, as required.

15. Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.

16. Assist students with assignments.

17. Drill to reinforce skills taught by the teacher.

18. Listen to students read / read to students.

19. Chart / graph student performance.

20. Prepare bulletin boards, games, and flash cards.

21. Organize daily student work folders.

22. Prepare attendance cards and reports.

23. Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.

24. Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain / increase appropriate behavior and de-escalate inappropriate behavior.

25. Supervise students in community / work settings.

26. Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position) :

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

2. Maintain confidentiality.

3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS :

Required :

1. High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET.

2. Ability to relate to students with disabilities

3. Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others

4. Oral and written communication skills

5. Visual and auditory acuity for supervisory functions

6. Skills in oral and written communications

7. Skills in organization and human relations

Desired :

1. Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population

2. Supervisory experience with children

3. Ability to relate to students with disabilities

4. 48 hours of post-secondary education or Paraeducator Certification

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and / or a motor vehicle record check.

PHYSICAL DEMAND : FREQUENCY :

Standing

Constant 67%

Walking

Constant 67%

Sitting

Occasional 1% - 32%

Bending / Stooping

Frequent 33% - 66%

Reaching / Pushing / Pulling

Frequent 33% - 66%

Climbing / Stairs

Occasional 1% - 32%

Driving

Occasional 1% - 32%

Lifting (10 lbs.)

Frequent 33% - 66%

Carrying (20 feet)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone

Occasional 1% - 32%

Computer

Occasional 1% - 32%

Other

Occasional 1% - 32%

Working Conditions

Inside

Constant 67%

Outside

Frequent 33% - 66%

Extremes of Temperature / Humidity

Occasional 1% - 32%

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and / or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation

Approved By : Maureen Norris

Date : 3 / 18 / 2022