Elementary School Building Substitute — Supportive Teaching

J BLAINE BLAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg James City School District in Virginia is seeking a building-based substitute at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School to assist teachers with instruction and reinforce learning. The role supports classroom operations and supervision of students in various settings.

Responsibilities include helping with instructional activities, maintaining records, and preparing materials. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with six months related experience, plus potential college

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and six months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate through clear and grammatically proper speech, and basic writing and computing skills.
• Concern for general welfare and education of children; ability to accept and support all children; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Patience, dependability, interest, punctuality, and ability to follow directions.
• Teacher Assistant II requires completion of a minimum of 48 hours of college credit.

Responsibilities

• Assists in skills practice and reinforcement activities, previously introduced by the teacher, either individually or in small groups.
• Helps students develop skills through use of flashcards, learning games, practice skills, worksheets, and other instructional aides.
• Assists with lunch, attendance, and other classroom operation records.
• Assists in maintaining complete and accurate student records.
• Supervises and escorts students to and from buses, in study halls, lunch, free time, classrooms, and other areas of the school.
• Encourages and assists students in completing individual or group learning assignments by reinstructing or reinforcing learning skills.
• Assists in maintaining an attractive, orderly, and safe learning environment.
• Assists students in finding and correctly using instructional supplies, materials, and equipment. Constructs learning materials and/or games appropriate for specific skills. Distributes and collects material as directed, and assists with the filing and cataloging of materials. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of bulletin boards.
• Performs clerical duties, including preparing and operating technology, photocopying, laminating, and instructional materials.
• Provides input to the teacher in planning daily and long-range programs for students.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the teacher.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

6 months related experience

Read and interpret documents

Write routine reports

Clear communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Teacher Assistant II: 48 hours college credit

Job description

Williamsburg James City School District in Virginia is seeking a building-based substitute at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School to assist teachers with instruction and reinforce learning. The role supports classroom operations and supervision of students in various settings.

Responsibilities include helping with instructional activities, maintaining records, and preparing materials. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with six months related experience, plus potential college