Permanent Substitute

Exeter SAU 16; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

Exeter SAU 16 seeks a school aide to support classrooms at Exeter High School. The role may involve subbing for a homeroom or paraprofessional and supervising arrivals, lunches, study halls, and dismissals.

The position emphasizes assisting students with reading, language arts, and math, supporting instructional activities, and aiding with IEP processes as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with special needs students desirable.
• Familiarity with basic classroom software and record-keeping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning and implement programs.
• Assist staff in administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assist with classroom materials and strategies to reinforce instructional materials according to student needs.
• Help with record-keeping procedures documenting student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Supervise students in non-instructional areas (lunch, bus duty, playground, study hall).
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision help.
• Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials.
• Support students with special needs to maximize inclusion and learning.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Small group instruction

IEP support

Record keeping

Classroom supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework or NCLB exam requirement

Experience with special needs students desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Purpose

This is a daily position. The candidate might be responsible for subbing for a homeroom class, subbing for a paraprofessional, and/or other supervisory duties such as arrival, lunch, study hall, and dismissal. Coverage will take place at Exeter High School.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college-level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt