Substitute Associate

JOB TITLE - Substitute Associate

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - Under general supervision, provide supervision for students across the school day - practicing skills with small groups of students, providing supervision for lunch and recess, and working collaboratively with a team to meet the needs of a building. As a substitute Special Education associate, provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, allowing them to attend a regular classroom setting on a regular basis.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS
- (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

* Ability to work with students with special needs on a daily basis.

* Ability to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises.

* Knowledge of IEP procedures, physical therapy, and occupational therapy programs.

* Knowledge of how to use assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.

* Ability to communicate with extreme patience to students with special needs or behavioral problems.

* Ability to work with individuals towards IEP goals.

* Ability to explain and participate in daily activities.

* Ability to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents, and other staff members.

Education

* High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

* Some experience with supervising children preferred.

* Some experience with children with special needs preferred.

Equipment

* Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

* Assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

* Supervise students in hallways, lunchroom, playground, and classroom as needed.

* Accompany special needs students to classes, lunch, and on extensive community-based outside trips to work on daily living, career, and leisure skills

* Provide instructional assistance to students in subjects when needed.

* Assist teacher in supervision of student on field trips.

* Assist classroom teacher and students in cleaning up after special projects.

* Assist with mobility needs such as repositioning, loading and unloading onto the bus, as well as transporting students around the school.

* Assist students with self-care when appropriate.

* Monitor and communicate supply and material needs.

* Assist classroom teacher(s) in maintaining classrooms, supplies, and materials as needed.

* Assist with programs the teacher has created for educational purposes.

* Maintain student work areas in a neat and orderly manner.

* Knowledge of emergency procedures for building and classroom.

* Report incidents of an unusual nature to the teacher and principal.

* Maintain confidentiality.

* Maintain a reliable attendance record.

* Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
- * None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- * Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

* Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

* Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

* Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

* Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS
- * Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.

* Occasional meetings outside the school day.

* Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- * At-Will Employee

* Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines

* Up to 7.5 hours/day

* Beginning Hourly Rate:

* Substitute General Education Associate: $16.13/hr

* Substitute Special Education Associate: $17.62/hr

* Substitute Preschool Associate: $17.62/hr

Applicants selected to be a substitute associate for UCSD will be contacted via e-mail. For questions, please email