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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in education required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Active teaching license preferred.