• Provides an effective program of instruction to include: instructional skills; knowledge of child growth and development; knowledge and use of materials and resources in conjunction with the adopted curriculum and consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided;
• Demonstrates mastery of specific content area;
• Prepares and implements lesson plans; shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor;
• Coordinates activities and special events;
• Meets and instructs the students(s) in the locations and at the time designated; exhibits dependable work habits;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with ASEP staff and school staff; exhibits positive public relations;
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all students;
• Maintains and upholds school and county policies and procedures; assists in upholding and enforcing school/EDEP rules and administrative regulations;
• Provides care for students in ALL EDEP venues (Student Holiday, Spring Break and Inclement Weather programs);
• Participates in EDEP programs (After School, Student Holiday, Spring Break and Inclement Weather programs) as assigned;
• Maintains a safe work environment; takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom/designated space to be conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system;
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of behavior;
• Attends required and assigned training sessions;
• Supports and assists other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods; may provide professional development to staff as assigned;
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials;
• Attends and participates in department meetings;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with policies and practices.

Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff; Basic First Aid and CPR certified; knowledge of child development and stages of growth; lesson planning ability; strong organizational skills; behavior management skills; supervisory skills; punctuality and dependability; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of student instruction and management practices, procedures and techniques; knowledge of school system rules and procedures for classroom, halls, cafeteria, library and transportation; knowledge of subject areas to which assigned; ability to guide, direct, teach, and control students; ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; ability to type basic records; ability to operate audio-visual equipment.

1. Must hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate, or if not, then 2. Possess a baccalaureate degree in an applicable content field (Math, Art, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Theatre, World Languages, Music) and additionally have a minimum of three years of programmatic experience working with children in grades K-5. Training in Basic First Aid/CPR.

Duties performed typically in school settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned spaces; Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required; Occasional travel with students on field trips; Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required; Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required; Daily personal and close contact with children and ASEP staff members required to provide an effective learning environment; Regular contact with staff members and parents; Occasional contact with medical professionals.

PG 11 2024-25