Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
· New Hires: Entry Level Rate $9.69/hr. Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit; please refer to the Salary Schedule established by the applicable bargaining unit.
· PROVIDE SERVICES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONSTUDENTS AS NEEDED IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTING.
· Work students exhibiting moderate to severe Behavior Disabilities and learning difficulties; including students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
· UNDER DIRECTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, PROVIDE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS, AND INSTRUCTION OF SOCIAL SKILLS.
· ATTEND FIELD TRIPS WITH STUDENT AS NECESSARY.
· ASSIST WITH DATA COLLECTION, MONITORING BEHAVIOR, AND PROVIDING BEHAVIORAL PROMPTING .
· Ability to analyze given situation and respond appropriately
· Must be able to interact appropriately with all students as a potpourri of assistance is required
· Must be a team player to assist in all aspects needed within the classroom, cafeteria, hallway, as examples
· Must have good "people" skills to work with students, others in the classroom and the building
· Accompany students to and from the bus
· Ability to work with students on classroom assignments
· Ability to physically restrain students as needed
· Position will include working with students who have significant academic delays, social skills deficits, and/or behavior difficulties.
· Assignments will be changed on a daily basis to meet the needs of the program and students.
· Position will require training and experience with ABA procedures.
· Must be able to follow multiple behavior plans for students at the same time.
· Must be able to implement changes to those plans when directed and follow through for each student.
· Ability to remain calm and respectful when students are in crisis
· Engage in collaborative work and contribute to team planning.
· Ability to follow specific procedures in teaching new skills as directed by the teacher
· Ability to do accurate data collection and graphing as guided by the teacher
· Ability to complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely, as guided by the teacher.
· Attend professional in-service activities and training workshops provided by the District
· Position may require lifting.
· Position may require extended standing or sitting.
· Position may include riding bus with students.
· Ability to participate in and direct extensive physical activities
· Supervise Behavior Disorder students in out of classroom activities during the assigned work day
· Ability to model positive attitude and team cooperation for the student.
· Must be able to recognize the need for and initiate activities with student.
· Personal qualities need to include ability to nurture, patience, dependability and the ability to accept responsibility with the students.
· Ability to climb stairs in a multi level building
· Ability to walk long distances in the building and out in the community
· Ability to follow specific procedures in teaching new skills as directed by the teacher
· Must have excellent attendance.
· Must accept direction from special education teachers
· Must implement behavior intervention strategies and procedures as directed by teachers and program design
· Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
· Must complete paperwork, such as medicaid data forms (and others- behavior cards, etc), as directed by teacher and/or district
· Must maintain confidentiality
· OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY ADMINISTRATION.
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)
· Lifting and toileting
· Must be able to walk up stairs and for extensive periods of time
· Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
· Must be able to stand for extensive periods of time
· Noise level is quiet to loud. Work may be indoors and/or outdoors. Work may be in non-air conditioned rooms. Tobacco and alcohol-free environment. Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public. Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
· ABILILITY TO WORK WITH STUDENTs with SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC, BEHAVIOR, and SOCIAL SKILLS DIFFICULTIES.
· Have a genuine care and concern for all students and a willingness to help them succeed.
· DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO FOLLOW DIRECTIVES OF CERTIFIED STAFF.