High School Support Staff - Special Ed. - Full-time

pJoin a dynamic team of professional educators; enjoy full benefits, a positive work environment, and a truly collegial school. Our Educational Assistants work closely with our learning teams to provide innovative and creative academic, social, and behavioral support to our high school students. You will work closely with a small number of students and teachers, working to make HHS the positive and supportive environment it is. Become a vital member of our team. Ideal candidates will thrive in a high energy, team-oriented atmosphere. Position starts immediately and will remain open until filled./p p /p pThis position is governed by the a href="https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1743956676/hanovernorwichschoolsorg/j32utdnogazfgomh3equ/HAN-DRESSupportStaffCollectiveBargainingAgreement2025-2028FINALSigned.pdf"HSS/NEA-NH Union Agreement/a./p pThis is a school year position with an hourly range of $19.05 to $24.99 depending on education and experience./p pPlease visit the a href="https://www.sau70.org/departments/human-resources/information-for-new-hires"Information for New Hires page/a for details about benefits and more. /p p /p p /p pstrongPOSITION TITLE:  Special Education - Support Staff/strong/p pstrongJob Description Approved By:  /strongstrongemSAU 70 School Board/em/strong/p pstrongDate:/strong/p pstrongem01/01/2018/em/strong/p pstrongGeneral Purpose:/strong/p pThe Special Education Assistant is employed to assist one or a small number of specific students with special needs in the educational setting. The students’ goals and objectives are re-assessed on an annual basis. The Individual Student Assistant is employed to support the special education teacher in the implementation of the student’s Individual Education Program. /p pstrongReports to:/strong/p pCase Manager and Building Administrator/p     pstrongSupervises:/strong/p pN/A/p     p /p pstrongPOSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/strong/p p /p pExcept as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:/p ul liAssists in the delivery of  instruction services outlined in the Individual Education Plan/504 Plan and further interpreted and supervised by the respective special education teacher, special education administrator, or other administrative personnel./li liProvides other services specifically outlined in the student’s Individual Education Plan/504 Plan. Provides anecdotal reports when deemed necessary./li liServes as a resource person, if and when requested, to the Special Education Team about the student’s needs and progress./li liWhen necessary, assists the student to whom assigned in such physical tasks as moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and performing life skills (e.g. brushing teeth, washing hands, etc.). These tasks may include lifting./li liAlerts teacher(s) to any concerns about the student./li liAccompanies the student on field trips or to job sites, including week-long and overnight field trips./li liRecognizes that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel./li liRecognizes that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant and shall be conducted only by the professional staff./li liAssists teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior or monitoring specific behavior management plans./li liAssists with supervisory duties including, but not limited to, recess, lunchroom, and bus./li liParticipates in in-service programs, as assigned./li liPerforms any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration. /li /ul p /p pstrongEvaluation:/strong Evaluation will be completed by the Case Manager and Building Administrator prior to May 31. Evaluation will be based on professional performance and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of/p pthe position as defined./p pstrongTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:/strong/p pAt-will; non exempt/p p /p pstrongMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: /strong/p p /p pstrongemEducation and Experience: /em/strongAssociates Degree or equivalent/p pstrong /strong/p pstrongemNecessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:/em/strong/p ol li   Proficiency in English (vocabulary, spelling, grammar, reading and writing)./li li   Understanding or aptitude for understanding content in major curriculum areas throughout the elementary, middle and secondary levels.strong /strong/li /ol pstrong /strong/p pstrongLICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:/strong/p pNH Para-educator I or II certification preferred./p p /p pstrongPHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:/strong/p pstrongPrimary Physical Requirements:/strong/p p /p p(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)strong /strong/p pstrong1.  Lift up to 10 lbs:/strong/p pstrongFrequently required/strong/p pstrong2.  Lift 11 to 25 lbs:/strong/p pstrongOccasionally required/strong/p pstrong3.  Lift 25 to 50 lbs:/strong/p pstrongRarely required/strong/p pstrong4.  Lift over 50 lbs:/strong/p pstrongNot required/strong/p pstrong5.  Carry up to 10 lbs:/strong/p pstrongFrequently required/strong/p pstrong6.  Carry 11 to 25 lbs:/strong/p pstrongOccasionally required/strong/p pstrong7.  Carry 26 to 50 lbs:/strong/p pstrongRarely required/strong/p pstrong8.  Carry over 50 lbs:/strong/p pstrongNot required/strong/p pstrong9.  Reach above shoulder height:/strong/p pstrongOccasionally required/strong/p pstrong10. Reach at shoulder height:/strong/p pstrongOccasionally required/strong/p pstrong11. Reach below shoulder height:/strong/p pstrongOccasionally required/strong/p pstrong12. Push/Pull:/strong/p pstrongRarely required/strong/p pstrong /strong/p pstrongHand Manipulation:/strong/p pstrong(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)/strong/p pstrong /strong/p pstrong1. Keyboarding:/strong/p pstrongFrequently required/strong/p pstrong2. Gross Manipulation:/strong/p pstrongFrequently required/strong/p pstrong3. Fine Manipulation:/strong/p pstrongFrequently required/strong/p pstrong /strong/p pstrongOther Physical Consideration:/strong/p p /p pstrong(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)/strong/p pstrong /strong/p pstrong1. Twisting:/strong/p pstrongRarely required/strong/p pstrong2. Bending:/strong/p pstrongOccasionally required/strong/p pstrong3. Crawling:/strong/p pstrongRarely required/strong/p pstrong4. Squatting:/strong/p pstrongRarely required/strong/p pstrong5. Kneeling:/strong/p pstrongRarely required/strong/p pstrong6. Crouching:/strong/p pstrongRarely required/strong/p pstrong7. Climbing:/strong/p pstrongOccasionally required/strong/p pstrong8. Balancing:/strong/p pstrongRarely required/strong/p p /p pstrongDuring the Work Day, Employee is Required to:/strong/p p /p p1. Sit:/p pup to 3 consecutive hours/p p2. Stand:/p pup to 3 consecutive hours/p p3. Walk:/p pup to 1 consecutive hour/p pbr /br /br /br //p pstrongCognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):/strong/p p /p ol liEffectively exchange and receive information and instructions, and respond to inquiries;/li /ol ol liCommunicate with others;/li /ol ol liObserve students and staff to ensure safety/li /ol p /p pstrongWork Environment:  /strong strongInside: up to 100% /strong/p pstrongOutside: up to 20%/strong/p p /p pstrongWork Surface(s):/strong strongOffice Desk, Office Chair/strong/p pstrongCarpeted floor, tile floor/strong/p p /p pstrongOther Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:/strong/p pAbility to work with staff, students, parents, and the community/p p /p pstrongOther Considerations and Requirements:/strong/p pThe physical demands of an employee in a special education assistant role are moderate.  The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting.  Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed./p p /p pApplicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law./p