Alternative Instructor (504 Specialist)

Duties include being responsible for all components of 504 management at the middle school level. SUMMARY: Alternative Instructors work under the direction of classroom teachers/staff/principals to support students identified as needing support to fill gaps in academics. This role is typically specific to a particular subject area such as Reading, Math or Library Media, however, may be general in nature at times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Demonstrates sound judgement and emotional stability. •Maintains a positive attitude and works well with others. •Ensures the safety of students. •Interacts with staff, students and the community in a positive and respectful manner. •Prepares intervention activities, and operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional and student use purposes. •Utilizes identified intervention materials. •Works with individual students/small groups to provide intervention as identified by teachers/principal based on individual student needs. •Communicates consistently with classroom teachers in regards to student behavior and progress. •Performs necessary documentation of progress monitoring. •Understands and utilizes data to support instructional strategies. •Participates in required intervention meetings for students. •Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community; maintains respect at all times for confidential information. •Participates in in-service training programs as approved and required. •Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety-minded in the performance of all school-related duties. •Supports the vision, mission and belief statements of the District and building. •Follows the dress, punctuality and attendance policies and procedures of the District and building. •Promotes good social relationships between children. •Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Salary : $26