General Education Associate (part-time) - Urbandale Middle School

JOB TITLE: General Education Associate

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building administrators, district leadership

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Under general supervision, provide supervision for students across the school day - practicing skills with small groups of students, providing supervision for lunch and recess, and working collaboratively with a team to meet the needs of a building.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellenceto gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skills
• Knowledge
• Abilities
• Education
• Certification
• Licensure
• Experience
• Equipment

Skills Knowledge and Abilities: Effective oral and written communication skills Must be able to interact positively with students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders Knowledge of district policies and procedures

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required Some experience with supervising children preferred

Equipment: Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervise students in hallways, lunchroom, playground, and classroom as needed
• Work with students on academic skills
• Assist teacher in supervision of student on field trips
• Assist classroom teacher and students in cleaning up after special projects
• Monitor and communicate supply and material needs
• Assist classroom teachers in maintaining classrooms supplies and materials as needed
• Assist the main office with any projects or assignments as needed
• Maintain student work areas in a neat and orderly manner
• Report incidents of an unusual nature to the teacher and principal
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain a reliable attendance record
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement
• Ability to work while standing, moving, and/or walking
• Must be drug tobacco and alcohol-free while working
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting
• Occasional meetings outside the school day
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• At-Will Employee
• Letter of Assignment
• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
• Performance evaluated annually