Program Substitute

Revision Date: 7/29/2021
Department: Education
Employment Status: On-Call
Program: Operations
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Reports To: Operations Administrator
Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week
Supervises: NA
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).

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 (1) to three (3) years of working experience.

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

• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others.

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities.