About this role
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
o Reports to the assigned campus on time and follows all campus procedures, expectations, and daily schedules.
o Provides classroom coverage in the absence of the regular teacher and carries out instructional plans and duties as directed by the campus principal or designee.
o Implements lesson plans left by the classroom teacher and maintains instructional continuity to the greatest extent possible.
o Maintains accurate attendance records and follows campus procedures for reporting absences and tardies.
o Creates and maintains a safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment that supports student engagement and learning.
o Manages classroom behavior in accordance with campus and district expectations and reinforces positive student conduct.
o Supervises students at all times, including during instructional periods and any assigned duties (e.g., hallway, lunch, or arrival/dismissal supervision).
o Utilizes district-approved instructional materials and technology as appropriate to support student learning.
o Communicates promptly with campus administration or designated staff regarding any concerns, incidents, or student needs that arise during the assignment.
o Does not administer medication or provide medical care; immediately notifies campus administration of any health or safety concerns involving students.
o Documents classroom activities, student behavior concerns, and instructional progress and leaves detailed notes for the regular classroom teacher.
o Follows all district policies, campus procedures, and confidentiality requirements, including those related to student information and records.
o May support students through small-group instruction, intervention, or tutoring as assigned by campus administration.
o Completes the full workday as assigned and remains on campus until officially released by administration.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
o Knowledge of curriculum and instruction o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
o Ability to analyze data.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
o Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
o Light travel is required.
o High school diploma or GED o Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) o Experience working with students (preferred)