Special Needs Aide

About the Employer

Job Summary

This position is grant-funded and based on the needs of individual students and/or classrooms. In the event of a unit loss midyear or reassignment of the unit, the employee will receive proper notice to allow for a transfer into another position.

Experience

• One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in education, child care, or related field preferred.

Adhering to Daily Schedule and Assignments

• Assists students with any personal hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, diapering, dressing), as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with implementing classroom and/or individual behavior management systems.
• Provides for the care, well-being, and supervision of students with disabilities under the direction of the teacher.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Care and Management of Students with Disabilities

• Adheres to the daily schedule and assignments.
• Assists students with personal hygiene needs, as directed by the teacher.
• Provides for the care, well-being, and supervision of students with disabilities under the direction of the teacher.

Attendance and Punctuality

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.

Professionalism and Knowledge

• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and strategic plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Adaptability

• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Manages competing demands.
• Accepts criticism and feedback.
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

Cooperation

• Establishes and maintains effective relations.
• Exhibits tact and consideration.
• Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner.
• Offers assistance and support to co-workers.
• Works cooperatively in group situations.
• Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Dependability

• Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Keeps abreast of current developments.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Uses resources effectively.

Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Language Skills

• Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writes simple correspondence.
• Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office.

Physical Activities

• Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting demands: up to 55 pounds.
• Reaching activities: both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions

Noise intensity: 4, loud.

Application Condition

All applicants must comply with district policies and procedures. The district is an equal opportunity employer.