Alternative Instructor (EL) - Middle School West

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:

• None.