Position Summary: Assist in the provision of educational experiences for students by completing activities assigned by the supervising teacher and principal.

　　Terms of Employment: Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　High School Diploma or GED

　　Ability to relate to children with special needs

　　Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

　　Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

　　PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　PERSONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

　　Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

　　Contributes to creating a positive work environment

　　Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

　　Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

　　Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

　　Works independently and with confidence

　　Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

　　Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

　　PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

　　Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. This may include:

　　bus arrival/dismissal

　　transportation of students to and from school during contracted hours

　　lunch and/or recess

　　school related activities/field trips during contracted hours

　　emergency drills/situations

　　Assists staff in preparation of materials. This may include:

　　Reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom

　　Correcting papers, workbooks, and tests

　　Creating and preparing materials for bulletin boards

　　Works with group or individual students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher’s direction. This may include:

　　Assisting teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s)

　　Assisting students with homework, tests, and/or seat work

　　Assisting students with technology (audio visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment)

　　Maintaining records for individual students

　　Assisting in the integration of special education student in the regular classroom

　　Keeping teacher/administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters

　　Those subbing for Severe & Profound Associates may assist group or individual students with personal care, including:

　　Toileting: this may include lifting, transferring, garment removal, changing diapers, use of adaptive toileting equipment, and clean-up procedures.

　　Feeding: this may include blending foods, serving students, and feeding through gastronomy tubes.

　　Lifting: this will include use of proper lifting techniques when transferring students in and out of wheelchairs using two or three person lifts or lift equipment. Training for proper lifting techniques will be provided by the district.

　　General Hygiene: this will include assisting students in cleaning and removing excreted bodily fluids using appropriate safety precautions.

　　Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

　　Keeps current with appropriate nursing content and school health instructional techniques and strategies (e.g. participation in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, including the development of technology skills)

　　Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation and participates when appropriate in curriculum development, building/district assignments, and selecting/implementing building and district goals

　　Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions

　　Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities

　　Non-discrimination Statement

　　It is the policy of the Johnston Community School District not to illegally discriminate on

　　the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for

　　employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and

　　socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment

　　practices.

　　There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have

　　questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human

　　Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470.

　　Primary Location DISTRICT WIDE

　　Salary Range $16.00 - $16.50 / Per Hour

　　Shift Type Substitute