Special Education Assistant- Behavior Support

Essential Job Functions

• Playground, lunchroom, rest periods, loading and unloading buses, hall duty, and other supervisory duties as directed.
• Children in these programs may struggle with self-regulating emotions or sensory needs which results in a need for more direct supervision.
• Candidate must be able to keep children in designated areas as students may present escape-related behaviors.
• Support tasks will vary according to each classroom or student’s needs and may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Developing positive relationships with students and staff.
• Aiding students with basic hygiene activities and routines.
• Implementing Behavior Intervention Programs as directed by the teacher.

Equipment Use

• Standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour + .75 cent differential

Work Schedule

The position's hours will be scheduled between 6.5 and 7.5 and will be finalized at the time of hire, depending on student needs. 182 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High School Diploma
• Willingness and desire to work with special needs children
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm and patient personality

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Seldom: Less than 25%
• Occasional: 26 to 50%
• Often: 51 to 75%
• Very Frequent: Greater than 75%

• Very Frequent: Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Occasional: Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Occasional: Ability to carry 25 pounds.
• Very Frequent: Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Very Frequent: Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
• Very Frequent: Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
• Very Frequent: Ability to operate job-related equipment.
• Very Frequent: Ability to reach in all directions.

License/ Registration/ Certifications

N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

Previous experience is preferred.

Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status

Non-Exempt

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