Duties include but are not limited to the following: Aid in delivery of educational instruction designed by Special Needs Program Instructors to help participants meet educational, academic, life skill, behavioral, physical, social and emotional goals Ability to lead small groups of special needs participants in classroom or community-based setting Oversee and ensure safety of participants during program hours Respect and encourage person centered thinking Give personal assistance to participants as needed, may include, dress, cleaning, self-care and toileting Gather and maintain information for Individual Service Plans Monitor activities in facility, aid and ensure compliance with District regulations, maintain facility security, and report any facility issues related to safety May open, secure facility before and after program use; prepare facility and set up furniture and or equipment for scheduled activities/events Aid with administrative duties related to photocopying, gathering supplies and set up of program supplies Aid in retail duties in on site Thrift Store, such as handling and organizing merchandise, selling items, and providing excellent customer service Aid in gardening duties, such as watering, planting and picking fruits and vegetables for lunch program Assist special needs participants in classroom settings such as, but not limited to: Art, Computer Education, Cooking, Gardening, Functional Math, Health and Fitness, Music and Literacy Classes Aid in getting participants on and off daily transportation/ bus services Assists in the lunch program, overseeing participants during lunch Assist in the implementation of ongoing programs, classes and special events Maintains good public relations Participates in training sessions and regular staff meetings May provide input regarding program planning At all times, demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, volunteers, participants and the public Performs other duties as assigned WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have: hearing and speech adequate to communicate in person, by telephone, by PA system and by radio, and to speak loudly in a noisy setting; vision adequate to clearly distinguish objects and persons at a distance, bodily movement adequate to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; manual dexterity adequate to grasp objects, use fine manipulation, write and operate office machines and equipment; strength and endurance to safely lift and carry items of up to 50 pounds.