Director of Engineering

Description

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties pertaining to the care and instruction of severely handicapped students; assist in instructing students individually or in small groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives; assist in meeting special needs, including feeding, toileting, positioning and monitoring health conditions; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties pertaining to the care and instruction of severely handicapped students; assist in instructing students individually or in small groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives; assist in meeting special needs, including feeding, toileting, positioning and monitoring health conditions; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.

• Tutors individual or small groups of severely handicapped students according to prescribed learning objectives, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitors and oversees student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assists in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans and behavior management plans.
• Lifts students in and out of wheelchairs, braces and other orthopedic equipment and position pupils; assists students during mealtimes; takes appropriate action when students have difficulty while eating; assists students with developing motor skills and related exercises as directed.
• Assists students with performing and developing independent living skills; assists students with personal hygiene including brushing teeth, dressing, undressing, bathing and grooming; assists students with eating habits, table manners and household chores; toilets students and changes diapers and soiled clothing as needed; assists students with developing social skills.
• Provides classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confers with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; presents instructional materials.
• Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects; assures student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assists students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assists students with identifying and learning numbers, letters, shapes and colors.
• Greets students at the bus; pushes students in wheelchairs.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, duplicating materials, preparing lists and other documents, processing forms and applications, taking role and maintaining records and files.
• Perform routine first aids; maintains daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures as directed.
• Observes and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Operates a variety of medical equipment including orthopedic equipments; operates a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier, laminator, typewriter, computer and assigned software.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintains learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; cleans, sets up, and sets out toys and instructional materials; cleans tables, floors and dishes as assigned.
• Communicates with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to student health, behavior and progress.
• Attends assigned meetings and conferences.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

This Class must meet the requirements of the Federal and State "No Child Left Behind" NCLB legislation. Qualifications are any combination equivalent to 48 semester units of college study or an AA Degree or upon passing a NCLB qualifying written…