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Program Substitute

Revision Date: 10/29/2021

Department: Education

Employment Status: On-Call

Program: Education

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Reports To: Education Director or Program Supervisor

Schedule: On-Call

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Job Summary

To assist the Education Division in providing a positive learning experience for children (0 to 18 years) and families creating a successful environment that will promote the growth and development of children and families in the classroom/group setting, at reception or in the kitchen. Substitutes will assist in all work as appropriate to the area in which he/she is covering. The program substitute will always have a regular staff person supporting their assigned work duties.

Essential Functions

• Provide support in all areas of the classroom/group setting maintaining a clean, safe and developmentally appropriate environment; support the supervision of students and completing necessary documentation (0-5 yrs old); homework/study hall and onsite/after school activities (K-12th grade)
• Prepare materials as needed to carry out the weekly lesson plans and daily scheduled activities
• Create a positive atmosphere for all un'ina; assist with effective transitions between activities, modeling through the implementation of the use of appropriate consequences and problem solving skills (Project Achieve-Stop & Think).
• Greets all customers (i.e. children, families, staff, visitors, etc) in a friendly, caring manner. Listens and positively responds to requests for information or assistance.
• Supports in the kitchen such as food preparation, food service, washing, cleaning and sanitizing.
• Maintains the utmost confidentiality at all times, according to the Confidentiality Policy, and guides other staff in confidentiality issues.
• Reports incidents of suspected child abuse and or neglect according to Tribal policies and procedures, and assists other staff that may need to make a report. Documents and follows up on all reports made, according to the Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
• Performs as a team member within the Education Division. (May include evenings and weekends).
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes
• Wet
• Noise
• Vibration

OSHA Categories

• Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Travel

• Local

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

• One year (1) of working experience

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities.

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy.
• Pediatric/Adult First Aid/CPR Certification (or obtain within 30 days)
• State of Alaska Food Worker Card (or obtain within 30 days)

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and meet deadlines

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.