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Position Purpose  Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member,to assist certified professional staff with special education students to meet instructional goals and objectives,and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program.     Essential Job Functions  

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading,language arts,mathematics,computer instruction,and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises,tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions,ensure a safe and orderly classroom,and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas,such as supervising the student lunch programs,bus duty,playground duty,corridor,study hall,and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs,copies,distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion,learning,achievement of IEP objectives,etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

• Follows all applicable safety rules,procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students,including those with disabilities or other special needs.

   Additional Duties:  

• Assist guidance,pupil services staff,or building administration,as needed.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

      Note:  * The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.     *Equipment

• Use standard office equipment,such as personal computers and copiers.

    Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools,or between schools and central offices,may be required for certain positions

   Knowledge,Skills and Abilities  

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

• Ability to add,subtract,multiply and divide,and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand,apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g.,Word,Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students,employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students,staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

• Must Be Able to lift up to 40 lbs.

     Work Environment

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

   Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would e qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:  

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• ::: {align="left"} Must be at least 18 years of age :::

      FLSA Status:             Non-exempt     Contract:  *29 hours per week-177 days-Equal pay  Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule:  E1 plus Mild/Moderate rate=$16.05 per hour (additional pay given for experience and higher education)  Not Benefit eligible