THE APPLICATION WILL GIVE YOU THE OPTION TO APPLY AS A HEALTH TECH IF YOU ARE CPR CERTIFIED OR SUB AS A SECRETARY AS WELL. SELECT ALL YOU WISH TO WORK IN.

 

JOB TITLE:  SubstituteParaprofessional 2024-2025:  Health Tech, Secretary & Nurse

 

Please Note:

• Norfolk Public Schools will conduct a back-ground check on all substitute candidates.
• Before you are placed on the sub list you will need to complete payroll forms in person. This includes copies of your driver’s license, social security card, and a voided check (cannot use a deposit slip).
• You will receive a photo ID when all paper-work is complete.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma
• Some college and/or experience working with students preferred

 

REPORTS TO:   Building Principal       

 

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Supervising Teacher, Building Administrator   

 

JOB GOAL:    To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:      Substitutes are not considered employees of the Norfolk Public Schools so their service to our district is on an as-needed basis.

 

EVALUATION:    Performance will be evaluated on an as-needed basis by building administrators with input from staff.

 

*NOTE:    This is a generalized job description and specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the school/assignment. Substitutes should be flexible in meeting the needs of the position.  Long-term substitutes are held to the same standards as the para-professional job description.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Respects personal privacy and maintains confidentiality regarding students and staff
• Adheres to school and classroom procedures
• Performs clerical duties such as attendance reports, typing, filing, and handling routine interruptions such as notes, messages and deliveries
• Performs supervisory duties such as lunchroom, playground, halls and classroom
• Prepares instructional materials, bulletin boards, educational games/aids, graphs and charts
• Assembles materials as assigned
• Checks papers, workbooks, homework and tests
• Helps in the care and cleanliness of the room
• Reads to students; listens to students read
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, drills, etc.
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Assists with field trips
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Assists special education students as instructed with personal needs, daily living skills, therapy, etc., as required by the position
• Performs other delegated non-instructional responsibilities as assigned by the teacher or administration.

  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):           

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations and leadership
• Auditory and visual skills