SUMMARY

Provides services, support, and instructional assistance to assigned student(s) throughout the school day in order to assure the health and safety of the student, per the direction of the intervention specialist and therapists, as applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides and assists the student assigned to them with daily needs including personal care such as changing, basic hygiene, and feeding;
• Accompanies the student throughout the school day including school cafeteria, restroom, classroom, gymnasium, playground, and bus;
• Participates in the educational activities and engages students during instruction;
• Follows established classroom management procedures, strategies, and techniques;
• Becomes familiar with assigned student's Instructional Goals and Behavior Plans, maintaining data as required;
• Assists in the implementation of Instructional Programs for each student, reviews progress with teacher on a regular basis;
• Maintains a safe environment conducive for learning;
• Assists with and/or performs other duties as instructed/requested;
• Participates in required Staff In-Services and trainings including, but not limited to: MANDT, Van Training, CPR, Delegated Nursing, Child Abuse, Universal Precautions, MUI/UI, and others as required by Administration.

SPECIALIZED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safe lifting, feeding, and assisting in toileting while practicing wheelchair safety.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities above represent the most significant duties of this position, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments that would be within the qualifications and responsibility levels of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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

Ohio Department of Education Intervention Specialist license; and/or MH/DH Certificate; or currently/will be enrolled in an approved training program leading to licensure; and a Temporary Education of the Handicapped certificate. Valid Driver’s License may be required.