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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

The primary goal of this position is to support students academically and behaviorally, minimizing disruption and maximizing learning time. This position assists the teacher with reinforcing academic and behavior skills and expectations, monitoring student progress toward goals, and assisting with the implementation of intervention programs. This position also works closely with the administrative team to build plans of support for students. This position is located at Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist the staff in implementing lesson plans or programs to meet the learning needs of a particular group of children.
• Work with staff to carry out daily classroom activities or program needs, supervising students, providing instructional support and caregiving services under supervision of staff.
• Implement classroom and school policies, rules, and/or regulations.
• Assist in supervising students in non-classroom settings such as lunchroom/playground supervision and bus arrival/dismissal.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:  Building Principal and Classroom Teachers

Supervises:  None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:  Missouri substitute teaching certificate; 36+ college credit hours, or Associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub course, or ParaPro assessment. Prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people.

Preferred:  Bachelor’s degree, Missouri teaching certificate, previous teaching experience, ability to work in a team teaching setting; A strong desire to teach and be responsible for instructing children as assigned.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

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, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language:  Read, comprehend, and produce written and oral instructions, correspondence, and memos; Communicate one-on-one and in small groups

Computation:  Add, subtract multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance.

Reasoning:  Understand and follow verbal and written instructions, Solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations

Other Skills: Establish and maintain positive relationships with others while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries; Demonstrate excellent oral, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Demonstrate excellent listening skills

Physical Demands: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around a classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment:  The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. 

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer