Teacher Associate (Float)

Green Hills Area Education Agency is looking to fill a full-time Teacher Associate (Float) position. This position will support Children's Square, Juvenile Detention Center, Rising Hope Academy -Harlan, Rising Hope Academy - Red Oak. This position will also be trained as a Speech Teletherapy Facilitator to fill in needed. There will be a rotating weekly schedule between the classrooms.

Position Title: Teacher Associate (Float)

Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of Paraeducator Generalist Certification Program plus Substitute Authorization.

OR current Substitute Authorization Certification for classrooms grades Pk-12

OR Will also consider employment experience working with children, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities to fulfill job duties. Will need to obtain Sub Authorization within 90 days of employment.

General Summary: Assist the classroom teacher with instruction of students and daily classroom management at one of the agency’s alternative programs.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Provides learning applications to students after initial instruction has been provided by the classroom teacher, including implementing instructional objectives and behavior management strategies; reviews student background history and information pertinent to classroom setting; provides supervision to students during other activities as designated by classroom teacher.

Communicates effectively with students, school district staff, Agency staff, and detention center or correctional facility staff as applicable; communicates ideas to students in a positive manner; communicates student attitudes, behaviors, and instructional progress to appropriate personnel.

Maintains daily student records including attendance; records any questions, comments, or changes in student status; compiles other forms as directed by the teacher;

Organizes and cleans classroom at the end of the day; maintains equipment in workable order.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel within assigned schools

Ability to work flexible hours

Requires good eye/hand/finger coordination to keyboard and to operate office machines. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds. Good concentration and visual skills required. Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can’t always be anticipated.

Green Hills AEA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity in is an employment practices or on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or economic status in its educational programs and activities, or as otherwise prohibited by statute or regulation. For more information concerning application of this statement or the grievance procedure contact our Equity Coordinator, 24997 Highway 92, Council Bluffs, IA 51503,844-366-0503.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Public school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18