Community Schools Instructional Assistant Substitute

Salary: $16.23 per hour Terms/Benefits:  School Year

As Needed

Positions under 30 hours per week do not qualify for benefits

Assists the community school teacher in the implementation of classroom academics, classroom management, and vocational needs. Assists in student growth and helps students achieve the highest level of education possible.

• 18 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following:
  • High school or high school equivalency diploma or
  • Employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months or
  • Service as a volunteer in a child care facility for 12 months
• Ability to obtain a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card
• Ability to pass a background check as required by DHS and DES.
• Ability to meet all DHS and DES requirements including but not limited to CPR/1st aid training, 18 hours of DHS annual training from hire date and DES Health and Safety trainings

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skills in human relations.
• Knowledge and understanding of students with special needs.
• Ability to maintain discipline standards.
• Willingness to attend conferences, in-service workshops, and classes to upgrade and update skills.
• General clerical skills, primarily typing, filing, and data entry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.
• Must possess time management skills.
• Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Assists in formulating individualized student programs.
• Assists and supports teachers in classroom planning, preparation, implementation, and management.
• Assists with documentation and attendance.
• Helps each child develop social and work skills.
• Assists in implementation of student objectives and goals identified in program.
• Participates in community school functions and activities.
• Assists in cafeteria and playground supervision.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Flowing Wells School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Flowing Wells School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual harassment as described in the District’s policies concerning sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by federal law.

The District abides by federal laws regarding people with disabilities. If you have a special need, reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries regarding compliance with any of the above may be directed to Flowing Wells School District’s Human Resources Department; or to the Director of the Office For Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd.,

Suite 310, Denver, CO .