School Student Apprentice

Position Title: School Student Apprentice

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This position is for currently enrolled students.

Responsible to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal

Supervises: Students

Instructional Coach, Classroom Teacher, Instructional Assistant

Evaluated by: Building Principal/Assistant Principal/Classroom Teacher, Instructional Assistant

Terms of Employment: Varies - As needed, based on the school’s requirements.

Evaluation Period:

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per WCS Performance and Assessment Procedures.
• Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.

Purpose of the Position:

• As an apprentice to school staff, assist with day‑to‑day responsibilities of school operation while presenting a personable/professional public image for the school.

Minimum Requirements: The following are the qualifications and minimum requirements necessary for a person to perform this job.

• Certificate of Completion
• Recommendation from Current/Former School Personnel

Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been determined by Wa‑Nee Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.

• Assist staff with the day‑to‑day operations of school facilities which may include:
  • Bulletin board preparation
  • Grading of simple (multiple choice) assignments
  • Cleaning tasks
  • Cafeteria operations
  • Sorting, distributing, and filing papers/assignments
  • Delivery of goods
  • Preparation of student materials
• While under the direct supervision of an Instructional Assistant, Custodian, Cafeteria Worker or certified employee, support school staff with monitoring of students.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to each student, his or her individual education program, and his or her progress.
• Attend in‑service training as determined by the Wa‑Nee Community Schools.

Secondary Functions of the Position: The following functions are marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Instructional Assistant, Custodian, Cafeteria Worker, Classroom Teacher, Instructional Coach, Building Principal, Special Education Coordinator, Curriculum Director, or Superintendent.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and functions of Wa‑Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees and the Indiana Department of Education.

Ability to:

• Follow the direction and schedule of supervisors.
• Discreetly handle confidential matters.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests from the general public and staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.

Equipment Used:

• General School Equipment

Place Where Work is Performed:

• Assigned Wa‑Nee Community School building

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to position self (to) move.
• Must be able to express oneself and discern clearly.
• Must be able to move items of 10 lbs. regularly/20 lbs. occasionally.

How this Job Description was developed:

This job description was developed by the HR Department.