Position Purpose
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with student in Cross Country as an extracurricular activity.
Essential Job Functions
- Practices: run or bike with student to assist with supervision.
- Meets: Direct supervison until race begins and again as the student finishes the race.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document performance.
- Accompanies students during cross country activities (including practices and meets) for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Assists coaches with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student involvement.
- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Travel Requirements
- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
- Travel to and from meets.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office, school building environments, and extracurricular environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Date: 08/05/2025
