It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C. 22-9-1), Title IV and Title VI (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Chief Human Resources Officer, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.
The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.
VACANCY: IREAD SPECIAL EDUCATION SUMMER ASSISTANT
LOCATION: Highland Elementary School
APPLICATION PERIOD: May 24 - May 31, 2012
DATES: June 4 - June 29, 2012 (8:45am-12:15pm)
RATE: Current EVSC Special Education Assistants - current hourly rate; external rate - $9.27/hour
BENEFITS: This position does not earn benefits.
SUMMARY: Assists the teachers in daily classroom and building activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Assist teacher in routine classroom operation i.e. tutoring etc.
Prepare planned instructional materials, attendance reports and class reports.
Supervise students involved in non classroom activities; recess, lunch etc.
Implement/follow teacher instructions of classroom procedures; reinforcement, philopsophy and consistency.
Make appropriate referrals when difficulties arise and teacher is not readily available.
Assist with clerical duties; inventory, bulletin boards, collecting money etc.
Demonstrate an understanding of students' problems, keeps a firm hand yet is courteous.
Keep records, write lessons on teh board, correct student's work.
Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses.
Assist with feed, toilet, and manage self-care needs.
Responsibilities may include non-medical procedures concerning personal hygiene of the students.
Maintain regular attendance.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
(A) Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education which meets the requirements to obtain an E-VSC substitute certificate; or (B) obtained an associate’s degree (or higher); or (C) met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics by having passed the state approved formal Para Pro Assessment. Note: E-VSC employees must meet the requirements by the close of the 2005-2006 school year.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of, and in compliance with, corporation policies and state requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, see, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to read small print. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. The employee must be able to push items of fifty pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level can vary depending on the daily activities within the work environment. The work environment is frequently interruptive as the employee must meet multiple demands from many people. Frequently, the employee must work irregular and/or extended hours. The work environment includes inside and outside areas. The work environment includes exposure to sunlight; risk of being bitten by animals or insects; exposure to environmental allergens (grass, weeds, pollens, trees) and occasional exposure to solvents, degreasers, pesticides, and/or herbicides. The employee may be exposed to CRT’s.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Internal and External applicants, please apply using our online application found at www.evscschools.com, by clicking on “Employment Opportunities.”