CK: Floating Special Education Assistant (Cognitively Impaired), up to 7.0 hrs/day

Employee Group: TCCAPSA

Classification: V*

Status: School year - 180 work days 9 paid holidays

Location: Cherry Knoll Elementary School

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary

Retirement Benefits

General Summary:

The Cognitively Impaired Classroom Special Education Assistant provides assistance to cognitively impaired students in the classroom. This position reports directly to the building principal, with daily responsibilities guided by the program teacher.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists cognitively impaired students with all aspects of attending school.
• Works under the direction of the Special Education teacher to adapt lessons and materials to fit needs of cognitively impaired students.
• Assists cognitively impaired students in physical education, music, art, lunch, assemblies, and recess as needed.
• Works in a consistent and individualized manner with cognitively impaired students.
• Works in areas of self-help (toileting, diapering, dressing, feeding, dispensing medications per district policy).
• Assists with physical challenges (equipment, wheelchairs, scribing, daily life skills, communication devices).
• Maintains classroom records for cognitively impaired students (attendance, behavior documentation, bus attendance, lunch count) as requested by the teacher.
• Takes part in planning meetings as requested.
• Attends training or in-services.
• Accompanies cognitively impaired students on field trips as requested.
• Monitors student behavior and implements behavior plans under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assists with small-group and large-group non-direct instruction.
• Participates in IEP or IEPC meetings as requested.
• Serves as a witness for medication administration if requested.
• Assists with transferring students into adaptive equipment (such as standers or adaptive trikes) as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
• Willingness to attend training.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions:

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.