What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Specialist- Ruth Meiers Adolescent Center(RMAC) position at Grand Forks?
Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Qualifications: North Dakota teaching license or Interim Substitute teaching license.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain classroom rules and routines and carry out the classroom procedures in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Follow lesson plans and instructions left by the regular teacher. Maintain the daily curriculum except in emergency situations.
- Discipline should be maintained and students are to be held accountable for their work, classroom behavior, attendance, etc. Handle routine disciplinary problems. If problems escalate, follow the RMAC protocol and communicate with the RMAC staff. Utilize appropriate language and provide quality feedback, interactions and positive discipline.
- Model positive behavior.
- Ensure students safety. Never leave students unsupervised.
- Notify the RMAC staff immediately after an injury occurs and complete an Incident Report.
- Write a summary of the day’s activities. Include information about problems during the day and any other information that you feel the teacher may want to know. If you were not able to follow lesson plans, if an assignment could not be completed, or if you had to rearrange schedules, leave a note explaining why.
- Grade papers as required.
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and RMAC staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.
Terms of Employment: Classified 9-month position
Evaluation: By the Executive Director of Special Education or Assistant Director of Special Education.
Salary : $29 - $36
