LEARNING CENTER SUPERVISOR
LEARNING CENTER SUPERVISOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
High School Study Hall Aide
RESPONSIBLE TO:
High School Principal
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the immediate supervision of the Assistant Principal or Principal, oversees student study hall room by monitoring behavior, enforcing rules, and assisting with work assignments.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
174 days per year, hourly employee. Salary, benefits and terms determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
- Determines seat assignments. Takes attendance. Upholds study hall rules.
- Prohibits other students from loitering near the room entrance.
- Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
- Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Supports community partnerships that enhance district programs and services and universal expectations.
- Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Keeps the principal informed about persistent behavior problems.
- Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Controls student access to lockers, toilet rooms, etc.
- Authenticates student requests to go to the guidance office, meet with teachers, etc. Keeps track of the location of each student assigned to the study hall.
- Ensures that students have books and classroom assignments. Maintains a positive learning environment. Helps students with questions.
- Provides guidance, communicates high expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.
- Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
- Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
- Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
- Watches for student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
- Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
- Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
- Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel conducted by the High School Principal.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Required college degree hours.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Able to receive Illinois State Board of Education Certification as a Teacher Aide.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing while performing the duties of this job. The employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job. The employee may occasionally lift up and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, equipment, and materials up to 35 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.