Job Title: GSRP Assistant/Associate TeacherReports To: Early Childhood Programs Director or Early Childhood Programs CoordinatorLocation: Little Highlanders Learning CenterDuration: Ten Months; August - JuneFLSA Status: ExemptFTE: 1.0Union Affiliation: Non-AffliliatedSUMMARY: The GSRP Assistant/Associate teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing quality pre-school education for students by providing additional support to the teacher. The GSRP Assistant/Associate teacher is also responsible for non-instructional and concept/skill reinforcement tasks.HOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXPECT THAT EACH GSRP ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE TEACHER COMMITS TO:
- Continuous ongoing learning and the development of the craft of teaching for self; encourages, supports and mentors ongoing learning in students.
- High expectations for students, developing a vision of success for each student and moving that student towards its achievement.
- Positive relationships and communication, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all.
- Honoring all students, embracing their community and diversity.
- Establishing a learning environment that is accountable for effective instruction, assessment and data-driven decision-making.
- Using community resources to improve instruction.
- Collegiality and professionalism.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with individual and small groups of students.
- Supports children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Assists children with personal health care needs; including grooming and diaperinf if needed.
- Works collaboratively and communicates with the Lead Teacher regarding children's behavior and progress.
- Follows Great Start Readiness Program Implementation Manual and supporting documents as defined by MDE.
- Follows written IEP(s) and support plans, if applicable.
- Collects and documents data regarding the student(s).
- Supervise students in classrooms, hallway, cafeterias, and/or playgrounds.
- Supervises the classroom when the Lead Teacher is out of the room and/or assumes Lead Teacher role when the Lead Teacher is absent.
- Assists with loading and unloading of children transported to and from the program.
- When needed, assist with the medical needs of students.
- Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
- Maintains accurate and complete student records.
- Maintains confidentiality of families and workplace.
- Works closely with building principal, support staff, teachers, volunteers and students.
- Participates in home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
- Participate in trainings and ongoing professional development.
- Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
- Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
- Maintains regular in-person attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- An Associates Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or the equivalent; OR
- A valid Center-Based Preschool (CDA) credential; OR
- An existing 120 Hour approval letter.
- Work experience in a preschool setting is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff, and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as grants, journal articles, governmental forms and handbooks and is able to follow instructions.
- Ability to express self clearly; both orally and in writing.
- Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to solve complex problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.
- Exhibit high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and handle complex projects, and maintain a flexible attitude.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to see tasks through to successful conclusion.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse population.
- Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff members, and the school community.
- Ability to take the initiative, work well with others as a collaborative team member, and exhibit good communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate, speak clearly, and communicate thoughts succinctly.
- React well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism with minimal supervision.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Strong understanding of using data to maximize student learning, prioritize needs, and assess programs.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
- Professional demeanor in appearance and behavior.
- Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism with minimal supervision.
- Ability to learn new skills, flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
- Proficient in problem solving skills.
- Accurate and detail oriented.
- Ability to work well with others including administrative and support staff team, and follow written and oral directions.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to use both personal computer (PC) and Macintosh platform devices and applications in a networked environment.
- Strong knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software), Google platform applications (Classroom, Docs, Sheets) and others are required.
- Ability to create documents that are well organized and display information that is logical and graphically appealing.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently, as well as cooperatively with diverse groups.
- Attention to detail and ability to edit documents to ensure error free communication.
- Excellent organizational skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least twenty-five (25) pounds of materials. The employee will be required to drive occassionally in order to attend professional development at another HPS building or the LESA and to attend home visits with families. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public/staff/students.ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITYThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Occasionally, the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time when students are outside at recess, and therefore will be subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTIONThis position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work, and to detail the required knowledge, skills, and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the duties of employees under supervision. Howell Public Schools retain and reserve any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment at any time.This position description is not a contract for employment.The Howell Public Schools District is a drug-free workplace and District policy requires drug testing for all potential employees. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.The Howell Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.It is the policy and commitment of the Howell Public Schools District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any legally protected characteristic, in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent State and Federal regulations.