Instructional Intern - 21st Century

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205 Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Intern

Position Type: Internship / Intern

Date Posted: 8/12/2024

Location: Haskell (STEAM Academy)

Job Code: 7066

Department: Schools

Supervisor: Building Principal

Date: December 1, 2022

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation Range: $25.00 / Hour

The Instructional Intern works under the direction of an individual(s) who has/have an active Professional Educator License (PEL) to become familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a licensed educator as defined by ISBE. The Intern will work on a variety of Standards-based tasks under the supervision of the licensed individual to promote student achievement and development. Interns will develop an understanding of instructional environments that include indoor, outdoor, and off school property settings.

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• Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.
• Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Assists with preparing and delivering standards-based lessons and or activities.
• Assists with researching resources for students and families.
• Builds rapport with students to assist them with identified skills.
• Attends instructional meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Learns about the special needs, treatment options, and behavior approaches for students.
• Gains an understanding of school work from Kindergarten through high school.
• Advocates for students’ education, safety, and well-being.
• Assists in communicating with parents/guardians as requested.

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Enrollment in an educationally related career pathway or college/university educator preparatory program preferred.

Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.

This is not a benefits-eligible position.

Seasonal

Up to five (5) days per week during designated program offerings

Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling – Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking – Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Pushing – using upper extremities to press against something with steady force order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling – Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained…