Substitute Para/Secretary

Company: Iowa City Community School District
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Iowa City Community School District
Substitute Paraeducator/Secretary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
• Ability to be available to substitute on a regular basis with little, to no advanced notice.
• Regular access to phone or internet.
• Ability to relate to and work with diverse populations of students and adults.
• Must be able to communicate with students, staff, administration, and/or sub services without assistance from a third party.
• Ability to be flexible in assignment given.
• Ability to work well with classroom teachers, support staff, and administrators.
• Ability to use office equipment
• Intuitive to the needs of students.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Substitute Services
  
  JOB GOALS: Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students with disabilities in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community settings in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.
  
  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  Any or all of the following duties may apply to a specific paraeducator position, depending on the needs of the student and the operation of the educational setting.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned areas and notify teachers and/or building administrators of any potential problems or injuries.
• Assist classroom teacher and support staff with educational activities.
• Take directions from teachers, building administrators and other supervisors.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other staff members in helping students
• Assume additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the building Principal.
  Terms of Employment:
  
  Non-contract position. Substitute positions work on call as needed for various assignments/buildings throughout the district. Substitutes in good standing at the end of a school year may elect to return to their subbing position for the following school year.
  
  EVALUATION:
  
  Performance of this job will be evaluated periodically by Substitute Services/Human Resources.

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