Special Education Assistant/SC/Unique Pathways 2

Position Title: Special Education Assistant/SC/Unique Pathways 2

Location: Old Pointe

Reports To: Principal/Director of Exceptional Student Education

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

Supports students with special needs by assisting with instruction, behavior, and daily activities, while fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the teacher in the implementation of the instructional program.
• Assist the teacher in preparation of materials and activities for the instructional program.
• Assist teachers in various non-instructional tasks, such as record keeping.
• Assists teacher in supervision of students.
• Assist in assembling/hanging material on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier and audiovisual, etc.
• Escorts students to and from various rooms.
• In some instances, the assistant would monitor bus students while being transported.
• Working with special needs students you must be willing to do any of the following:
• Feeding children: preparing food, blending, monitoring special diet restrictions, tube feeding (cleaning and caring for tubing and equipment).
• Diapering: lifting, cleaning, applying ointment as needed, and disposing of soiled diapers by bagging appropriately. Clean changing surface.
• Watching: observe for seizure activity, breathing problems, safety, collect data
• Positioning: changing positions to a minimum of 3x daily, (double lifts only to prevent staff injury) proper use of equipment such as side lyers, standers and swings.
• Inclusion: take to activities such as art and assist with activity and manage behavior.
• Mobility: assist with mobility.
• Loading and unloading buses: putting wheelchairs on the lifts and removing them safely.
• Help in evacuating multiple wheelchairs as needed (i.e. Fire drills).
• Laundry: keeping bibs, wash clothes, etc. washed and dried daily.
• Sanitize class equipment and toys.
• Dishes: washed and sterilize individual adapted cups, etc.
• Monitor students during and in the absence of the classroom teacher to ensure the physical and environmental safety and to ensure their conduct and discipline are in control.
• Provide instruction to the students as advised by the teacher.
• Assist teacher in checking and evaluating students’ work; teach students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Monitor duties such as hallways, lunchroom, restrooms and bus duty; ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods; escort students to designated activity areas such as music room, computer room, art class, assemblies, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the tasks performed. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of and essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

 JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma required; college background preferred At least two years of study (60

semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or An associate's degree (or

higher); or An approved state or local academic assessment that measures the

paraprofessional's knowledge of and ability to assist in instruction at the appropriate level.

Paraprofessionals may meet the assessment requirement by passing the ParaPro

Assessment (ETS.org). The minimum passing score on this test is 456.

One of the three options listed is required within six months of employment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have a valid driver's license

REQUIRED TESTING:

TB Test

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

KNOWLEDGE:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.  Ability to speak effectively with elementary age students and/or employees in a school environment.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Application of percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.

SKILLS:

Strong communication skills with students, staff, and administration.  Understanding a child’s behavior and dynamics.  Skilled in problem solving and patience.

ABILITIES:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

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 accommodation 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 stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this position.

The employee must be able to occasionally lift or physically support students during the day in compliance with safety guidelines. The employee may occasionally push/pull items such as tables and seating. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and may occasionally work outdoors.  The employee will work near moving mechanical equipment and may occasionally work near or with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequent interruptions and immediate attention to unexpected situations are expected.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 

185 days/7.5 hours per day (Full-Time)

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the principal at the end of each year.

START DATE: Determined by Human Resources 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must submit official transcripts, three professional references with at least one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.

PRE-ONBOARDING REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding, the district will conduct a criminal history background check. The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth, gender, and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) 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. The district reserves the right to modify job postings and/or job descriptions at any time to meet organizational needs.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Rock Hill Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.