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State School Employment Requirements

  1. General Requirements (All States)

  2. Individuals becoming a substitute teacher, para-professional, classroom aide, or other educational position must meet State and ESS Midwest requirements. In addition to these requirements, the applicant should have some basic experience related to all duties connected to managing a classroom of students to ensure learning objectives are achieved. These will include:
    • Be 18 years of age or older
    • Excellent communication skills (written & oral)
    • Highly organized with exceptional time management skills
    • An interest in working with students of various age groups, if applicable
    • Ability to create a positive atmosphere and manage conflict
    • Professional demeanor and personal integrity
    • Ability to demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe environment for students
    • Ability to successfully pass all criminal background checks
    • Must complete all required on-line training modules provided by Global Compliance Network (GCN)
    • Ability to travel to various buildings within the district(s)
    • Adherence to all ESS Midwest policies and all school district policies/guidelines

  3. Key Responsibilities

    • Report to office upon arrival at school. Request clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary
    • Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible
    • Supervise students out of class, such as in the hallways, cafeteria or sports facilities
    • Return materials, equipment, and keys to proper place, if applicable
    • Respect and maintain confidentiality of student and school personal information
    • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
    • Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrators in accordance with school/state policies and practices

  4. Physical Requirements

    • Perform duties as directed by the school administration or ESS
    • Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting and other physical activities may be required
    • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
    • Visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
    • Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Ability to work in occasional adverse weather conditions if applicable to position
    • Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required
    • Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required for classroom positions
    • Regular contact with other staff members and building administrators is required

  5. State specific requirements:  Work state & district will be selected after you create your account