Key Responsibilities • Report to the office upon arrival at school • Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner, which motivates students to learn and participate • Organize students for effective instruction • Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible • Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria • Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building • Collect and place students' papers in the regular teacher's desk • Return instructional materials, equipment, and keys to the proper place • Respect and maintain confidentiality of student and school personnel information • Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies • Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities • Perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with school/state policies and practices Knowledge & Skills • Follow oral and written directions • Understand and follow lesson plans • Establish effective working relationships with staff and students • Set the proper tone from the beginning for classroom management • Flexible, friendly, and good at establishing quick rapport with students • Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information Special Requirements • Candidate must attend an orientation/training session and complete required district and state credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting) • Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary Physical Requirements • Perform duties typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas • Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment may be required; other physical activities may be required • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels • Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities • Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards • Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required • Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required on assigned days • Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned days as a substitute