CTE Culinary Assistant

Westerly Public Schools•Westerly, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the teacher, is responsible for assisting in the instruction in the culinary classroom/kitchen. The assistant will carry out a daily education program and develop an effective personal relationship with students. The position requires patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional and includes assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties, according to established procedures which can be learned on the job. This position is limited to the number of student in-school days each year plus three professional development days.

Requirements

Education or experience working with students in a Culinary Program preferred.
Three to six months of experience in a school environment providing support to students.
Effective communications skills.
Proficiency in essential computer applications.
Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
Current RI Culinary License/Instructors License preferred
Authorized to work in the USA
Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and other staff.
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Assists the teacher in planning and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
Follow the teacher or other appropriate professional’s directions.
Monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
learn assigned duties readily and adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
Prepares and gathers materials and supplies.
Exhibits self-control and good judgment.
Under direction of the building principal, supervises students during lunch periods and/or during student arrival and dismissal.
Receives additional training, if deemed necessary, for the position.
Maintains order by reinforcing school rules in all settings including recess, lunch and bus.
Participates in Professional Development and completes all training required by the school district.
Implements instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher in school and community sites.
Provides support to meet the individual student’s needs.
Assumes responsibility for being prepared to deliver and perform salon instructional duties as prescribed.
Acquires knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes of which he/she assists.
Assists the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom and kitchen.
Assists in supervision of students within the classroom and classroom kitchen.
Performs any other duties as assigned.