Spartanburg District Two Schools

Title: One-to-one Long-Term Student Aide Substitute 

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Monitors student in a variety of settings (e.g. rest rooms, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. The position is contingent upon the enrollment of the student. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling.
• Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy indoor environment with work inside about 85% of the time and work outside about 15% of the work schedule.
• Move up to 50 pounds such as adaptive equipment and supplies and also work with members of the team to address student’s physical needs (e.g. positioning students under the direction of the physical therapist, bathrooms needs, etc.).

 JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

•  Minimum 2 years of college.

 Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists the assigned staff member(s) in all aspects of daily programming including, but not necessarily limited to: social, academic, behavioral and self-help growth and development.
• Assists in the direct supervision of children in the assigned program as directed by the teacher or administrator (e.g. bus loading, classroom assignments, lunch, recess, etc.).
• Demonstrates understanding of students’ disabilities.
• Loads/unloads wheelchair bound students on bus, and/or waits with students for transportation.
• Participates in physical activities which are part of the students’ basic program.
• Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and activities throughout the day.
• Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach.
• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with special education children and other
• Performs such other duties as may be directed by the building or district administrator.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation. Working knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations. General knowledge of modern office equipment such as typewriters, copiers, and calculators. Knowledge of clerical functions such as typing, fling and sorting. Knowledge in the application of classroom instruction and teaching.

Skills/Effort:

Skill in the use of general o?ce equipment such as calculators, typewriters, computer, copier, etc. Good written and verbal communication, organization, basic mathematical, and telephone skills. Ability to interact with co-workers, students and school staff in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to provide assistance to teachers in classroom situations.

Working Conditions:

Conducts duties in an officece/school/work environment with no signifcant exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.  The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.