Aftercare Assistant
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Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher AssistantDate Posted: 9/6/2023Location: Jefferson School Annex(High-Needs School)Date Available: 09/11/2023The Wallington Public Schools has a vacancy for the following position. Aftercare Program Hours of Operation 2:30 -6:00 Interested applicants should contact Program Coordinator Yolanda Rivero at: ...@wboe.org. Position Purpose- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.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.- 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-exemptDate: