Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member,to assist certified professional staff with students in the 18 -22 Transition Program to meet instructional goals and objectives and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading,language arts,mathematics,computer instruction,and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises,tests,and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions,ensure a safe and orderly classroom,and ensure students are on task.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas,such as supervising the student lunch programs,bus duty,playground duty,corridor,study hall,and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs,copies,distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion,learning,achievement of IEP objectives,etc.
- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to particpate in school or learning activities.
- 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.
- Assist in Community and Vocational Training.
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.
Equipment
- Use standard office equipment,such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
- Travel between schools,or between schools and central offices,may be required for certain positions
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add,subtract,multiply and divide,and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand,apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g.,Word,Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students,employees and others.
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bility 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.
- Must Be Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Work Environment
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the requir d skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
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Prior experience working with special needs children desirable
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FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Contract:
177 days equal pay,29 hours per week
Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule Level G - 16.25 (includes 2 levels for sped severe rate)
Not Benefit eligible