Living Skills Assistant - Self Contained - Stapley Junior High School

Job Summary

Mesa Public Schools is recognized as one of the Best Employers in Arizona by Forbes and the Best Place to Work in East Valley by the East Valley Tribune. This position is available full-time (32.5 hours per week) with a base hourly wage of $19.89.

Employment Type

Full-time (32.5 hours per week)

Base Hourly

$19.89

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health and life insurance
• Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Key Responsibilities

• Transfer and/or lift students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities
• Absorb students to follow individual daily schedules
• Absorb students with personal hygiene to provide for and/or develop students’ daily living activities and behavioral skills
• May be required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc.) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
• Accompany, assist and monitor students as needed in all other areas of school program outside of classroom (i.e. mainstream classes, community, vocational, transportation to and from home as appropriate, etc.)
• Evaluate specific needs/problems of students using equipment and/or aids to meet special needs for supporting health, social and behavioral goals
• Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Ensure classroom and student equipment are maintained to ensure a safe environment
• Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher in the maintenance of student files and to provide classroom materials
• Regular and on-time attendance is required
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Working with individuals with disabilities (students with intellectual, developmental, or behavioral challenges)

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Works with special needs students who may require specialized health care needs along with monitoring social and behavioral goals
• Works well with students, staff and parents, good verbal and written communication skills
• Manages and responds in stressful situations
• Operates standard office equipment including basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Organizes and prioritizes and follows classroom guidelines as put forth by classroom teacher

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Works closely with special education teachers, therapists, and other support staff
• May involve students with cognitive, physical, emotional, or behavioral needs
• Tasks change based on students’ needs throughout the day
• Assists students with mobility (including pushing wheelchairs or guiding walkers)
• May need to lift or physically assist students (usually up to 50 lbs.)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.