The person in this position is supervised by the building administrator and will be working directly with the JC Online Coordinator and students taking our online classes.  This person will work with K-12 students in groups, and with individuals, providing academic and behavioral support.  Responsibilities and tasks will include working with students to provide support in all academic areas.  Other duties may include preparing materials, providing general supervision during passing times, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties as assigned.

1. Under the direction of a licensed teacher, providing supplemental practice in various learning experiences, including drills and activities using learning strategies designed to reinforce or modify skills.
2. Demonstrate regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality, as set forth in Board Policy.
3. Be familiar with and adhere to all relevant District Board policies, administrative regulations, and building rules.
4. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and community members and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
5. Work independently and cooperatively in teams with other staff members and students.
6. Attends staff meetings as directed.
7. Attends in-service and workshop trainings; applying training to instructional responsibilities.
8. Completes appropriate logs, forms and paperwork, as required.
9. Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
10. Helping students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promoting safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence.
11. Observing students and assisting in recording student development and progress; informing supervisor of any unusual academic or disciplinary problems.
12. Training and assisting students in behavior management; providing education regarding appropriate interpersonal actions; responds to discipline problems; act as a role model.
13. Preparing materials related to area of assignment; copies materials; develops visual aids, certificates and charts; and collects and distributes supplies and equipment.
14. Supervising students in the hallways or on entering or leaving the classroom.
15. Operating a computer to take attendance and to do basic data entry assignments.
16. Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities in a variety of school settings, on field trips, ensuring safety and security at all times.
17. Maintains a safe and secure environment for students at all times.
18. Supports the teacher in maintaining positive classroom work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, or at least one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and prior successful experience working in a school setting with secondary students strongly preferred.

• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing.Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and ability to compute and apply rate, ratio and percent to practical situation. Ability to draw and interpret a variety of graphs.

• Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use, e-mail, internet software, word processing software and computer programs used to type accurately and proficiently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment combines standard office setting including standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.) with the standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. 

OTHER

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.