Education Intern: Classroom Support & Intervention; PK

Role:
Teaching as a Profession Student Intern Purpose

The job of the Teaching as a Profession Student Intern was established for the purpose/s of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a professionally licensed teacher in the supervision and instruction of students in a general education setting PK-8. The Intern may provide support and services in the general education classroom, in a Specialized Learning Environment (SLE), or during intervention.

This position is only available to students enrolled in Teaching as a Profession classes in Washington County Schools and interested in a career in education. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments, including classroom support, intervention delivery, support services, data collection support, lunchroom, playground, and related arts support, under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Adapts classroom work in order to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make‑up work, etc.
• Assists in completing all record keeping requirements.
• Assists in designing/utilizing appropriate materials for individual students in the general or special education classrooms.
• Assists in maintaining a safe work and play environment.
• Assists general and special education teachers in facilitating modifications and/or adaptations in the educational environment, instructional materials and/or equipment for special education students.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lessons in order to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Assists students, under supervision of special education and/or general education teachers, in working toward meeting IEP objectives and goals.
• Assists teachers in maintaining a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Assumes the responsibility of having regular and timely attendance.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the benefit of and in the best interest of students in the academic areas, athletics, special programs, extra‑curricular activities, etc.
• Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Follows all board policies, school system rules and administrative regulations.
• Fosters cooperative social behavior through activities and group projects to assist students in forming satisfying relationships with other students and adults.
• Implements, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Maintains a high level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, and manual and electronic files and records to ensure the availability of items, provide written reference; and provide a safe learning environment.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to employee, student, and parent records/information and procedures according to legal and system guidelines such as the Employee Handbook.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, cafeteria, bus loading/unloading, etc.).
• Prepares lesson materials, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Provides direct academic and social skills instruction and support within the classroom or in a small group.
• Reports immediately, as required by law or school policy, to the appropriate agency(ies) and/or the principal or other persons designated by the school system, incidents involving unlawful student possession of…