Alternative Instructional Support Assistant, Clayton High School

The School District of Clayton is seeking an Alternative Instructional Support Assistant for Clayton High School. Successful candidates will be academically talented, use a variety of teaching strategies, and exhibit sensitivity for all students.

An Alternative Instructional Support Assistant continues the educational program established by the classroom teacher, providing a safe and appropriate environment for the continuity of the educational experience for students who are serving detention or in-school suspension.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Alternative Instructional Support Assistant supports students with behavior and elevated emotions.

REPORTS TO: Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Reprimands students who violate school rules.
• Assists students in understanding the consequences of their behaviors.
• Assists students with understanding and regulating their emotions.
• Assists students with rehabilitating behaviors that are not conducive to the school community.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Some college is required.
• At least 1 year of experience is required.
• Substitute teaching license is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Requires strong critical thinking skills.
• Requires general understanding of core educational concepts.
• Requires some knowledge of social work.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to occasionally move objects weighing up to 10 pounds around the workspace.
• Required to visually obtain information from computer monitor, correspondence, reports, or legal documents.
• Required to operate standard office equipment.

Education:  A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.

Certification:  Missouri Teaching Certificate preferred.  Missouri Substitute Certificate required.

Experience:  Preferred. 

Compensation:  $20.09 - $28.12

Benefits:  Comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Work Calendar:  188 day calendar. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure

Salary : $20 - $28