Associate, Instructional SPED ; Student ; M.C. CASH

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, and school administrators.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)/restraint certification; first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training completed at first available offering by District.
• High school diploma preferred or equivalent.

Principal, professional staff to whom assigned

To assist professional staff members by performing a variety of tasks related to the operation of classrooms or other instructional areas.

• Instructs students under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Assists the teacher with planned activities and instructional programs.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials for daily instruction as planned by the teacher; sets up and operates audiovisual equipment; types educational materials; uses copy machines and computers.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining individual student records.
• Assists in supervising students at arrival and dismissal, in the classroom, lunchroom, and on the playground under the supervision of a district‑certified staff member.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques, under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assists specific student with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts in accordance with the student’s individualized education program.
• Assists students with self‑care activities related to eating, dressing, toileting, grooming, as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include accounting/bookkeeping principles and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication – Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security – Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

• Knowledge of Internet software, preferred accounting software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may carry, push, or pull objects; also involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and require significant fine‑finger dexterity.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

• Ten‑month, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Part‑time employee benefits: in accordance with Board policy.
• Position Type:
  Part‑time (FTE .225).
• Salary: $17.81 per hour.

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.