CE: Floating Special Education Assistant, 6.5 hrs/day

pstrongEmployee Group:nbsp;/strongTCCAPSA/p pstrongClassification:/strongnbsp;V*/p pstrongStatus:/strongnbsp;School year - 180 work days + 9 paid holidays/p pstrongLocation:/strongnbsp;Central Grade School/p pnbsp;/p pa href="https://www.tcaps.net/downloads/human_resources/tccapsa_contract_2.pdf"Master Agreement/a/p pa href="https://www.tcaps.net/downloads/human_resources/tc_capsa-sy_general_benefit_info_sheet.pdf" 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;/p pa href="https://voyamarketingzone.dmplocal.com/sites/4564/pmp-welcome.html"Retirement Benefits/a/p pnbsp;/p pstronguGeneral Summary:/u/strong/p pThe Special Education Assistant provides assistance to Special Education 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 pAssists special education student(s) with academics in regular education classroom./p pAssists students in categorical classrooms./p pAssists special education students in physical education, music, art, at lunch and recess as needed./p pTakes part in planning meetings and IEPCrsquo;s as requested./p pAssists with small group non-direct instruction./p pAssists with large group non-direct instruction./p pAssists with physical challenges (wheel-chairs, scribe, daily life skills, communication devices)./p pWorks in areas of self-help (toileting, diapering, dressing, feeding, dispensing medications per district policy)/p pMonitors behavior of students on behavior plans and others as needed under the direction of the special education teacher./p pServes as a witness for medication administration if requested./p pAttends training or in-services./p pAccompanies special education students on field trips./p pPerforms other duties as assigned./p pnbsp;/p pstronguKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required/u:/strong/p ol liMinimum education requirement is a high school diploma.nbsp; Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.nbsp;/li liInterpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel./li liPrevious experience working with children./li liAbility to care for, supervise, and nurture 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.nbsp;/li liWillingness to attend training./li liAbility to remain calm under stressful situations./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