LIFE SKILLS Assistant @ Hidden Valley High School

Life Skills Education Assistant

The challenging but rewarding career of a Life Skills Education Assistant (also known as a Para-Professional) helps students with disabilities under the direction of a Certified Teacher. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to observe a class and ask questions prior to formal offer.

Qualifications:

• Work under the direction of a certified teacher and assist them in successfully conducting lessons, setting up equipment and activities.
• Ability to independently monitor and supervise special needs students in the classroom, between classes and during lunch in small groups or one-on-one.
• Flexibility and initiative to encourage and nurture students.
• Patience and the ability to enforce good behavior and provide discipline with dignity.
• The physical ability to regularly stand, walk or sit on the floor while working with students in different settings.
• The physical ability to regularly move, lift or restrain students.
• This position could include assisting students with toileting routines and needs.
• Helping at meal times to feed students with a variety of abilities. This may include assisting with tube feeding.
• Provide medical support or intervention.
• Ability to meet standards of the Life Skills Educational Assistant (Para-Professional).

Requirements:

Apply online and submit Letter of Interest, Resume and Letters of Recommendation

Two (2) years of college coursework or Associate's Degree (May be waived pending successful performance on skills test administered by the District)

High School Diploma or GED required

Person filling this position will have to be fingerprinted