Special Education Attendant at Midtown Elementary

About the role

Special Education Attendants focus on the physical, behavioral and/or academic needs of students. They work closely with the supervising teacher to learn about the needs of the assigned student(s) and how to best assist in implementing the student's educational plan.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce concepts and curriculum as assigned by the teacher.
• Absorb supervision of student(s) regarding appropriate behavior.
• Absorb student(s) from the bus.
• Absorb student(s) mobility needs.
• Absorb student(s) with the use of communication devices.
• Absorb student(s) with person hygiene, feeding and toileting needs.
• Maintain monitoring of student(s) behavior.
• Implement individual student behavior plans.
• Absorb collection of student performance data.
• Exercise self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
• Maintain adequate attendance and be punctual.
• Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, and carrying.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to students.
• Work cooperatively as member of an educational team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years of age
• High School Diploma
• Satisfactory background check
• Pass drug screening