Job Description:
Support students and teachers in specialized instruction
Work collaboratively with students and staff members to understand and accept child's needs in the classroom
Part Time Position (hours may vary based on need)
Family Friendly Work Schedule
OBJECTIVES
Under the supervision of the Principal/Teacher/Asst. Dir., Student Services, assists in the instruction of special needs
students (mentally and physically handicapped and learning disabled students) requiring patience, understanding,
affection and firmness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implements instructional plans in academics, vocational, and survival skills according to the goals and objectives of
each special education student.
Mainstream Classes
Monitors and assists Resource and LC students individually or in small groups with assigned classwork, projects,
presentations, etc.
Maintains files of daily handouts, homework assignments, projects and presentations.
Communicates with teachers to assess the needs and progress of Resource/LC students.
Resource / LC Classroom
Tutors individual or assists small groups of students with organizational skills, academics, homework
assignments, past due assignments, test and quiz reviews, short and long term projects and presentations.
Communicates with Special Education Teacher to assess needs and progress of Resource/LC students in
mainstream class.
Monitors academic tests quizzes, and homework assignments.
Maintains appropriate standards of behavior.
Monitors Resource/LC students when teacher attends Special Education meetings, team meetings, PPT, annual
reviews, etc.
Prepares classroom instructional materials.
Supervises students at morning recess and dismissal.
Communicates student personal hygiene and chronic illness to school nurse.
Operates a personal computer, TV/VCR, overhead projectors, etc.
Monitors student assessments, charting and substitutes for teacher.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the requirements, practices and procedures involved to instruct special needs students both in
small groups and individually.
Skill and sensitivity to work with mentally and physically handicapped or learning disabled students requiring
patience, understanding, affection and firmness.
Knowledge in the operation of a personal computer utilizing software application, Power School, and other office
and instructional equipment.
Ability to perform clerical duties.
Ability to perform physical requirements when lifting or transferring physically handicapped students.
Ability to discipline students in a positive but firm manner when required.
Ability to supervise special needs students during non-academic activities.
Ability to informally assess student behavior and recommend improvements.
Ability to substitute and monitor classes in the absence of the teacher.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Operates a personal computer and other related software, TV/VCR, overhead projector, laminator, handicapped
equipment, copier, typewriter, fax machine and other standard office equipment.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL EFFORT
Must be able to sit or stand at an assigned location, walk long halls on different floors, work continuously for extended
periods of time, bending, reaching, lifting and transferring physically handicapped students
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum)
Graduation from high school plus specialized training and 6-9 months of related experience or equivalent.
Starting Pay $17.29