ESS Substitute Pre-K Aide

This opportunity is at Jefferson County Schools

Substitute Pre-K Aide

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the system mission, goals and priorities.
• Works efficiently under the direction of a certified employee.
• Participates in preparing lesson plans with preschool teacher.
• Assists the preschool teacher in student assessments as assigned.
• Works with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
• Assist in management of classroom behavior.
• Assists with non-instructional duties such as snacks, lunch, and personal hygiene needs of students as directed by the preschool teacher.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Performs clerical tasks, including inventory, filing, typing, and care for equipment and materials.
• Models and maintains high ethical standards.
• Participates successfully in training programs, professional development, including any training mandated by federal and / or state requirements, or other learning to increase skill and proficiency related to job performance and leadership.

Attends 10 hours of the Office of School Readiness sponsored training each year plus a minimum of 10 additional hours of training offered by local or regional programs.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding school / workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law. April 26, 2016 Jefferson County School System Page 2 of 2 Pre-K Assistant (Aide)
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Reports to work in a punctual manner and attends work regularly.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and discretion in solving problems.
• Promotes public and community support for the school and school system by performing job duties and interacting with students, parents, staff, and the public courteously and proactively.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
• ABI / FBI Criminal History Clearance
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and / or certification / licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, school aides, and other school support staff.

With more than 800 school district partners throughout the US, ESS supports the education of more than 4.5 million students every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

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Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

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