Substitute Teacher Aide

Job Opening Information Substitute Teacher Aide
Position Title
Substitute Teacher Aide
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
16.30
Job Description
General Responsibilities
Provide supervision of students in the absence of the teacher; manage records, materials and equipment under the supervision of the teacher; attend to the physical needs of the students.
Essential Tasks
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by teacher.
Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher.
Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines.
Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in and around the school and on field trips.
Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.
Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including cleanup.
Maintain various records and files.
Perform related work as required.
Job Qualifications
Graduation from High School or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with classroom staff
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Candidate must possess the ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with disabled students, as needed; willing to seek and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Interventions Certification; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Physical Requirements
Significant standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Must have the ability to lift 30 lbs.