Monday through Thursday -
Hours: to be determined
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HOLMDEL
TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB
DESCRIPTION
SCHOOL
MONITOR-SPECIAL EDUCATION
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QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Completed at least sixty (60) credits at an
institution of higher education or obtained an associate's
(or higher) degree.
2.
Demonstrates successful experience in working
with children, preferably children with disabilities.
3.
Demonstrates skill in communicating
effectively with students and school staff.
4. Successfully completes
required criminal history check and has proof of U.S.
citizenship or legal resident alien
status.
5.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications
as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS
TO:
Director of Special Services or designated
administrator
JOB GOAL:
To assist the special education teacher by
working with individual disabled students to provide them
with physical assistance, safety and emotional support as
needed to gain optimum benefit from their placement in the
school environment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Instructional Setting
a.
Assists the special education teacher in the
use and adaptation of a wide range of therapy techniques and
equipment.
b.
Participates in the implementation of the
individualized rehabilitative plan for a specific
student.
c.
Performs specialized physical, therapeutic and
self-help development activities.
d.
Provides assistance to students in bathroom
and other physical needs, as appropriate and
necessary.
e.
Provides assistance to students with physical
disabilities which may involve, but not be limited to
transferring the student between a wheelchair, floor, table
or therapy device and the use of an appliance or
prosthetic.
f.
Assists, where appropriate, in loading and
unloading the special education pupil from transportation bus
or van.
g.
Assists the pupil with various projects,
crafts, and curriculum tasks.
2.
Student Management
a.
Contributes to the management and modification
of a student's behavior within and outside the classrooms as
necessary.
b.
Participates in restraining disruptive or
dangerous physical behavior as requested or assigned.
c.
Accompanies the teacher and student on class
trips to assist with the supervision of behavior and safety
issues.
d.
Provides safety and security, as needed,
during the transportation of the student to and from
school.
3.
School/Community Relations
a.
Handles sensitive and confidential
information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with
discretion and in a conscientious manner.
b.
Cooperates and shares professionally with
other members of the staff.
4.
Professional Development
a.
Participates in job-related professional
development experiences in accordance with district
procedures when applicable.
b.
Receives consultative training from CST,
therapists and others when applicable.
5.
Other Related Tasks
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other
responsibilities as the Director of Special Services or
designated administrator may assign.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
Hourly as needed.
Salary will be established by the Holmdel
Township Board of Education.
EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated in accordance
with provisions of the Board's policy on the Evaluation of
Non-Certificated Personnel.
SOURCE
:
Regular Board Meeting
DATE
:
March 13, 1996
REVISED:
August 25, 2010