BL: Special Education Assistant (Medically Fragile), 7.0 hrs./day Start date: ASAP - Full-time

pstrongTCCAPSA (School Year) - CLASSIFICATION VI*/strong/p pa href="https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5656/TCAPS/5783911/TC_CAPSA_Contract.pdf" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tcaps.net/downloads/human_resources/tc_capsa_contract.pdfsource=gmailust=1579110759496000usg=AFQjCNHS7N3TaC0rVgE5lXPVROe0wZ1VMA"Master Agreement/a/p pa href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13ypYevroob5Z0O-I8SWLuVx1aQ2z400G/view" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tcaps.net/downloads/human_resources/tc_capsa-sy_general_benefit_info_sheet.pdfsource=gmailust=1579110759496000usg=AFQjCNE0iGCiv1vqfpdWgBaY-sa2fZJeuw"TCCAPSA Benefits Summary/anbsp;- School Year/p pstrongLocation:nbsp;/strongBlair Elementary School/p pnbsp;/p pstronguGeneral Summary:/u/strong/p pThe Special Education Assistant for medically fragile students provides assistance to Special Education/medically fragile students in the classroom.nbsp; He/she reports to the principal or teacher designated by the principal./p pnbsp;/p pstronguPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:/u/strong/p ol liAssists special education students with academics in regular education classroom./li liAssists special education students with their medical needs as necessary (tracheotomies, colostomies, etc.)/li liAssists students in categorical classrooms./li liAssists with physical challenges (wheel-chairs, scribe, daily life skills, and communication devices)./li liAdapts lessons and materials to fit needs of special education children./li liAssists special education students in physical education, music, art, at lunch and recess as needed./li liTakes part in planning meetings and IEPCrsquo;s./li liMaintains records and provides support for teachers./li liTeaches or leads small group instruction./li liMonitors behavior of students on behavior plans and others as needed under the direction of the special education teacher./li liAttends training or in-services./li liAccompanies special education students on field trips./li liPerforms other duties as assigned./li /ol pstronguKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required/u/strongstrong:/strong/p ol liMinimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.nbsp;/li liInterpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/li liMedical certification such as LPN, RN, etc., preferred./li liPrevious experience working with children./li liAbility to lift 50 pounds./li liAbility to follow directions./li liAbility to work independently./li liAbility to assist with maintaining records of student progress./li liExcellent organizational skills./li liAbility to resolve conflict./li liDependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information./li liWillingness to attend training./li liAbility to remain calm under stressful situations./li liAbility to care for, supervise, and nurture children./li /ol pstrongPhysical and Mental Requirements:/strong/p ol li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.nbsp;/span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Maintain consistent and punctual attendance./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"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.nbsp;/span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s)./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.nbsp;/span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Ability to work effectively and efficiently./span/li /ol pstrongEnvironmental Conditions:/strong/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"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.nbsp;/span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongWork Schedules:/strong/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the districtrsquo;s school year calendar./span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongBackground Checks:/strong/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/span/p