Reading Alternative Instructor - Chapelfield Elementary

SUMMARY:

Alternative Instructors work under the direction of classroom teachers/staff/principals to support students identified as needing support to fill gaps in academics. This role is typically specific to a particular subject area such as Reading, Math or Library Media, however, may be general in nature at times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Demonstrates sound judgement and emotional stability.

* Maintains a positive attitude and works well with others.

* Ensures the safety of students.

* Interacts with staff, students and the community in a positive and respectful manner.

* Prepares intervention activities, and operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional and student use purposes.

* Utilizes identified intervention materials.

* Works with individual students/small groups to provide intervention as identified by teachers/principal based on individual student needs.

* Communicates consistently with classroom teachers in regards to student behavior and progress.

* Performs necessary documentation of progress monitoring.

* Understands and utilizes data to support instructional strategies.

* Participates in required intervention meetings for students.

* Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community; maintains respect at all times for confidential information.

* Participates in in-service training programs as approved and required.

* Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety-minded in the performance of all school-related duties.

* Supports the vision, mission and belief statements of the District and building.

* Follows the dress, punctuality and attendance policies and procedures of the District and building.

* Promotes good social relationships between children.

* Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.