Volunteer - Schools Job Dexter New Mexico USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Volunteer - All Schools
Location: Dexter

School Volunteer

School volunteers support students, teachers, and school operations by assisting with instructional, supervisory, clerical, and extracurricular activities under the direct supervision of school staff. Volunteers serve as positive role models while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and student safety.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Supporting teachers in classrooms with small groups or individual students

Assisting with supervision during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, or special events

Helping with clerical tasks, preparation of materials, and organization

Supporting school programs, field trips, and extracurricular activities

Assisting with library, tutoring, mentoring, or enrichment activities

Supporting school-sponsored activities and events

Volunteers must always work under the direct supervision of a school employee and may not replace assigned staff duties.

Qualifications include:

Must pass required background check

Ability to follow school policies and directions

Ability to interact positively with students and staff

Reliable, punctual, and professional

Commitment to student safety and ethical conduct

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 30 pounds) reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.

Safety and health include:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Knowledge of school safety procedures (fire drills, lockdowns, severe weather, etc.)

General knowledge of first aid procedures.

Equipment/material handled includes:

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multi-media equipment including current technology.

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all equipment necessary for student success.

Working environment includes:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hour work may be required. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hard wood floors.

Professional conduct and ethical expectations include:

Act in a respectful, professional, and ethical manner
Avoid any form of exploitation, undue influence, or favoritism toward students
Never give gifts, money, or personal items to students
Avoid all inappropriate physical contact with students
Never engage in sexual comments, jokes, innuendos, or inappropriate content
Never meet with students alone behind closed or covered doors
Never remain on campus with students after school unless part of an approved school-sponsored activity
Never transport students in personal vehicles
Never exchange personal phone numbers, emails, or social media with students
Never communicate privately with students through personal social media
Never discuss personal matters with students outside of safety-related concerns

Mandatory reporting requirements include:

Immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to school administration
Immediately report suspected staff or volunteer misconduct
Never retaliate against anyone who reports concerns in good faith
Cooperate fully with any district investigation
Understand that failure to report may result in removal from volunteering and possible legal consequences

Confidentiality includes:

Student records and personal information
Family circumstances
Staff or disciplinary matters

Any breach of confidentiality may result in immediate removal.