Description:
Possible Part-Time Student attendant vacancy at Nord Middle School
7 hours per day, 3 days/week.Contract is based on student's attendance and/or student's IEP.
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of personal care services that enable students with disabilities to participate in the educational program.
Qualifications:
High school diploma.
Meets all mandated health requirements. Documentation of a clear criminal record.
Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
Ability to manage students with physical and mental disabilities.
Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills.
Note: Appointment may require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, and/or behavioral management training.
Working Conditions:
The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
Checks with the supervisor to learn about the needs of the assigned student. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear. Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures. Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Supports community partnerships that enhance district programs and services. Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly. Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed. Helps with bus loading and unloading procedures. Inspects harnesses, restraints, and other safety devices. Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment. Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assisted and/or augmentative devices. Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.). Follows prescribed medical plans and/or assists students with personal hygiene care (e.g., toileting, catheterization, etc.) as trained by a licensed health care professional. Helps feed students. Complies with personal hygiene rules and standard sanitation procedures. Supervises rest periods when applicable. Renders basic first aid when a school nurse is not available. Monitors ill students until a parent/guardian arrives. Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised. Watches for student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator. Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Works with the classroom teacher to address persistent behavior problems. Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, and other related concerns. Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law. Participation in conferences, open houses, and other school events may be required. Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct. Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing. Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment. Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments. Duties may require operating power-driven equipment. Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor. Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment. Duties may require working extended hours. Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines. Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes. Potential for exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors. Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals
Application Procedure:
Complete the on-line application and select the Job ID 471 to indicate you are requesting an interview for this posted position and scan/upload any other documentation you would like to be considered by the interview committee (e.g., letters of recommendation, documentation of prior experience in this field, etc.). Please do NOT send any hardcopy information. If selected for an interview, you may bring documents to the meeting.
Please note that if you are applying for more than one position or vacancy, include all Job ID numbers. You may update your application at any time to indicate interest in a new posting that may become available later.
Selection Procedure:
You will be notified by email, whether you were selected for an interview or not, by a member of the interview committee.
All correspondence will be handled electronically.