HEAD START SUBSTITUTE CLASSROOM OR BUS AIDE

• Location: County-Wide

DESCRIPTION : MCISD Head Start Substitute Aides take the place of a regularly appointed classroom or bus aide in his or her absence.

Substitute aides have the option to select to work in any MCISD Head Start classroom, located in the local district school buildings throughout Monroe County.

• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities.
• Assists teacher in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Performs non-instructional tasks such as clerical work, materials development/preparation, etc..
• With direction from professional staff, follows IEP/IFSP.
• Exhibits flexibility and patience when dealing with staff and students.
• Exhibits ability to work independently within guidelines established by the teacher and administration.
• Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to students and program.
• Demonstrates warmth, concern, care and enthusiasm, as well as a genuine interest in students.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable, daily transportation.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. (50 pound lifting test required)
• Must maintain regular, predictable in-person attendance.
• Adhere to MCISD Guidelines and Policies.
• Must follow work rules.
• Carries out all other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Director. Carry out all other responsibilities that may be assigned by the teacher.