Substitute Associate

JOB TITLE - Substitute Associate

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. As a substitute Special Education associate, provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, allowing them to attend a regular classroom setting on a regular basis.

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

QUALIFICATIONS -

(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work with students with special needs on a daily basis.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises.
• Knowledge of IEP procedures, physical therapy, and occupational therapy programs.
• Knowledge of how to use assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
• Ability to communicate with extreme patience to students with special needs or behavioral problems.
• Ability to work with individuals towards IEP goals.
• Ability to explain and participate in daily activities.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents, and other staff members.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Some experience with supervising children preferred.
• Some experience with children with special needs preferred.

Equipment

• Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.
• Assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.

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.
• Accompany special needs students to classes, lunch, and on extensive community-based outside trips to work on daily living, career, and leisure skills
• Provide instructional assistance to students in subjects when needed.
• Assist teacher in supervision of student on field trips.
• Assist classroom teacher and students in cleaning up after special projects.
• Assist with mobility needs such as repositioning, loading and unloading onto the bus, as well as transporting students around the school.
• Assist students with self-care when appropriate.
• Monitor and communicate supply and material needs.
• Assist classroom teacher(s) in maintaining classrooms, supplies, and materials as needed.
• Assist with programs the teacher has created for educational purposes.
• Maintain student work areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures for building and classroom.
• 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.
• 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
• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
• Up to 7.5 hours/day
• Beginning Hourly Rate:
• Substitute General Education Associate: $15.91/hr
• Substitute Special Education Associate: $17.36/hr
• Substitute Preschool Associate: $17.62/hr

Applicants selected to be a substitute associate for UCSD will be contacted via e-mail. For questions, please email hr@urbandaleschools.com