TITLE: Support Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 48 semester hours of college from an accredited college/university in college level courses. Meets minimum qualifications established by the Cumberland County Board of Education.

APPLICANT MUST UPLOAD:

1. Legible copy of college transcripts showing degree earned or at least 48 college level semester credits completed (Prerequisite Courses not counted).

2. Resume'

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 - Assists the teacher with planning, organizing, and evaluating instructional activities; developing classroom procedures; preparing necessary materials; and presenting instructional activities as directed by the teacher.

 - Assists the student to increase their confidence, self esteem and independence.

 - Attends to the students physical and personal care needs.

 - Assists the student who has difficulty communicating with others.

 - Supports students in social activities throughout the total school program.

 - Demonstrate respect for children of all abilities and from all social and cultural backgrounds.

- Develop good relationships with children, their parents, and with teachers and other professionals such as speech, occupational and physical therapists.

 - Conducts self as a positive role model, enjoys working as part of a team and have a responsible attitude.

 - Maintain confidentiality standards.

 - Participates in Staff Development as required by Cumberland County Schools.

 - Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity.

- Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

BASIC LIFE OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS:

- Walking (within the classroom, to and from buses, cafeteria, recreational areas and other areas in the school and at school related activities away from the school.

- Climbs stairs as needed.

- Stoop, kneel and sit on floor to interact with students.

- Physically assist students in completing various motor activities including lifting and carrying.

- Grasping scissors and writing implements to teach fine motor skills and to complete required planning activities.

- Running when necessary to demonstrate motor skills and when necessary to maintain children in the designated instructional area.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

- To provide physical restraint when necessary.

- To feed students with disabilities who cannot feed themselves.

- To lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs, the floor, mat tables, the toilet and the bus, etc.

- To provide and assist students with personal hygiene, including changing diapers, menstrual pads, etc., needs during the school day.

- To provide CPR/First Aide when necessary.

ESSENTIAL VISUAL ACUITY FUNCTIONS:

 - To visually track and supervise movements of children.

 - To read IEP’s and other printed material.

ESSENTIAL AUDITORY ACUITY FUNCTIONS:

- Auditory acuity necessary to be aware of student verbal behavior and other auditory cues necessary for effective classroom management.

* Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.