MASSILLON CITY SCHOOLS

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer”

Position:  Substitute Teacher Aide/Monitor

Building:  Any District Building

Time Schedule:  Per building time schedule

Rate of pay:  $11.00/hr.

Reports to:  Building Principal/Designee

Deadline:  Until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure safety of students
• Work with student both individually and in small groups
• Assist students with class work
• Play learning games
• Assist students with programmed materials
• Assist with recess supervision, restroom breaks, etc.
• Assist student with make-up work if absent
• Promote good social relationships between children
• Grade papers
• Distribute communiqués to be sent home with children
• Assist students with toiletry needs as necessary
• Duplicate materials for class
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student records; free/reduced lunch forms; student test scores
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• By example, instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
• Assist in the school office as needed
• Assist with special school projects
• Chaperone field trips
• Make school related telephone calls for teacher
• Administer first aide to children as necessary
• Perform correspondence, including reports and such other correspondence as may be required
• Supervise general housekeeping duties
• Respond to routine questions and request in an appropriate manner
• Interact with classroom teachers and administrators
• Instruct students on rules and consequences of study hall
• Monitor hall during change of class
• Monitor students in study hall
• Take student attendance in study hall
• Assist students, as needed, in study hall
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, office staff or Principal/Designee

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) – proof required
• Must hold a valid Ohio Teacher’s Aide Certificate/Permit (Teacher Aide, Monitor) with fingerprinting for Criminal History Report
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
• Student management skills

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Computer
• Copy machine
• Printer
• Telephone
• Fax machine
• Calculator

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, ie., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled workdays, except calamity days
• Interaction among unruly children
• Requirement to travel
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel and stoop
• Occasional carrying/lifting paper and other classroom supplies up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

The job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent.  The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.

Salary : $11