Special Education Support Assistant

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Job Title - Floating Special Education Assistant, up to 5.0 hrs/day - --- - --- - Employee Group - TCCAPSAP - Classification - V - Status - School Year (180 work days + 9 paid holidays) - Location - Silver Lake Elementary School - Master Agreement - TCCAPSAP Benefits Summary - Retirement Benefits - General Summary - The Special Education Assistant provides assistance to special education students in the classroom. He/She reports to the Principal or Teacher designated by the Principal. - Principal Duties and Responsibilities - --- - Assists special education student(s) with academics in regular education classroom. - Assists students in categorical classrooms. - Assists special education students in physical education, music, art, at lunch and recess as needed. - Participates in planning meetings and IEPs as requested. - Assists with small group non-direct instruction. - Assists with large group non-direct instruction. - Assists with physical challenges (wheel-chairs, scribe, daily life skills, communication devices). - Works in areas of self-help (toileting, diapering, dressing, feeding, dispensing medications per district policy). - Monitors behavior of students on behavior plans and others as needed under the direction of the special education teacher. - Serves as a witness for medication administration if requested. - Attends training or in-services. - Accompanies special education students on field trips. - Performs other duties as assigned. - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required - --- - Minimum Education Requirement: 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 - --- - Inhabitants 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.