1. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
2. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
4. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion prepares progress reports.
5. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
6. Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
7. Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
8. Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
9. Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
10. Integration of technology into instruction.
11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Metro
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Effective immediately, Human Resources is accepting online applications for the position of Water Safety Instructor (WSI) at Central Square Community Center. This position will work up to 20 hours per week; hours vary.
Job Summary
Teach swimming lessons to youth and adults as directed by Aquatics Lead Instructor using techniques and procedures specified by the program.
Job Functions
Provide swim instruction to students of all ages and abilities in a positive, fun, learning environment.
Stress proper techniques and maintain safe environment for each level of swim lesson.
Experience working with children and/or adults in small groups.
Be a positive role model for respectful behavior and problem-solving strategies
Work with youth in a group setting and on an individual basis to teach specific skills.
Enforce all established pool rules during and in-between lessons.
Prepare lesson plans to correlate with participant level and level being taught.
Fill out progress reports properly prior to the last day of lessons including positive/encouraging comments.
Maintain an organized pool environment.
Maintain and complete logs and records.
Follow established emergency procedures and respond appropriately in an emergency situation.
Attend all required aquatics staff in-service training and meetings.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance
Other duties as assigned.
Lifeguard
Effective immediately, Human Resources will accept applications for the position of Lifeguard at Central Square Community Center. This position will work up to 20 hours per week; hours vary.
Job Summary
Ensure the safety of patrons during pool usage by preventing and responding to emergencies.
Job Functions
Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies.
Enforce all pool rules, policies and procedures to prevent accidents.
Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the water, on the pool deck and on the diving board.
Maintain logs and records.
Perform assists or rescues as necessary.
Be attentive and ensure the safety of all users.
Administer first aid and/or CPR as needed.
Be on pool deck as patrons enter the pool area and remain on pool deck until all patrons depart.
Implement emergency procedures in cases of serious injury.
Act professionally and courteously to instructors, students, and other patrons.
Report hazards or potential hazards immediately to the Director of Community Education.
Be prepared to close a problem area of the facility, if necessary.
Assist patrons with orienting themselves to the different depths of the pool.
Attend all required aquatics staff in-service trainings and meetings
Remain diligent in providing a safe environment.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
Aquatics Lead Instructor
Effective immediately, Human Resources will accept applications for the position of Aquatics Lead Instructor at Central Square Community Center. Rate of pay is $20.00; up to 20 hours per week.
Job Summary
Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the aquatics program.
Job Functions
Supervise aquatics programming.
Research, develop, and implement new aquatics programming.
Evaluate programming and recommend changes as necessary.
Provide leadership, supervision, training and safety needs of the aquatics staff.
Provide oversight and updating to program processes.
Oversee risk management, training and safety needs of the aquatics program; assess equipment and make recommendations for repair or replacement.
Maintain and develop with the high school program to facilitate collaboration with youth initiatives.
Maintain accurate and complete program records
Be a positive role model for respectful behavior and program solving strategies.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
Maintain current certification as a Water Safety Instructor and/or lifeguard
Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Integration & Equity Liaison – Specialist
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, 10-months per year
Start Date: January 3, 2022
Responsibilities:
Provide academic support and mentoring to students (monitor grades, help students understand the skills needed for academic success, work with staff to develop academic success plans).
Provide positive support and guidance to students, counsel individual students to resolve or remediate problems (problem solve, decision making, self-advocacy, conflict management, social skills).
Cultural mentoring for middle and high school students around topics such as; identity development, race, mindset, bias, stereotypes, situational appropriateness, media, differences and more.
Work with and maintain open communication with families to meet student needs and to bridge access to academic, social and emotional growth opportunities. Assist families in accessing school resources.
Work with appropriate administrative staff to provide support services for students in crisis (i.e. emotional, social support, conflict resolution). Refer students and families to district support and community agencies as needed.
Work collaboratively with team members, parents, teachers, and other student support staff in meeting the educational and developmental needs of individual students.
Participate as necessary in the Dean PLC and other departmental and administrative meetings to analyze school data and develop action plans to ensure educational equity for each student. Specifically to partner with BILT, SIT, SST, PBIS teams.
Work to create increased school connectedness by supporting culturally inclusive clubs, character building activities, community building activities, service learning projects, cross cultural events, and student leadership activities.
Assist in supervising after school/evening functions, registrations nights, back to school night, concerts, etc. Specific events will depend on individual buildings and assignments.
Establish and grow strong community partnerships (colleges and universities, social services, religious institutions) to offer educational opportunities, engage in service-learning, and provide students and families with community resources.
Partner with Student Support Services make phone calls (interpret when necessary) to families regarding recurring academic concerns, attendance, health, lunch accounts, field trips or behavior issues or other requests by principals.
Participate in facilitating building and district-wide staff professional development.
Develop monthly data/reports that support education equity.
Other related duties as assigned.
Building Assessment/Technology Support Specialist
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6.50 hrs/day , 10-months per year
Start Date: January 3, 2022
Responsibilities:
Respond to Ongoing technology needs for staff
Build and maintain positive relationships with the building community, including staff and students
Use a strong understanding of instructional technology to best meet the learning needs of all students
Manage building printers, including troubleshooting and installing drivers
SMART board configuration and troubleshooting
Support set up for event programming such as A/V equipment
Assist with generating messaging through the Blackboard system
Work with district technology staff to coordinate building technology requests
Manage building technology inventory
Attend relevant district trainings and meetings
Coordinate and manage laptop/iPad/Chromebook carts
Provide staff training on technology
Technology ordering as needed, approved by the principal
Set up and run daily video announcements
Coordinate student involvement in announcements
Assisting teachers in maintaining teacher web pages
Testing technology coordination
Meeting staff needs in a timely and proactive manner
Join all staff in welcoming and dismissing students each day
Provide building-level technology support for staff and students.