Transition Program Life Skills; SY

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, this role assists certified professional staff with students in the 18‑22 Transition Program to meet instructional goals and objectives. It frees certified professional employees from non‑professional duties so they can contribute to other aspects of the educational program.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
• Assists students in non‑instructional areas such as lunch supervision, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related duties.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teachers in parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize participation in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Assist in Community and Vocational Training.

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

• Use standard office equipment such as personal computers and copiers.

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations to assist students.
• Ability to use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful completion of college‑level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special‑needs children is desirable.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Non‑exempt

177 days equal pay, 29 hours per week. Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule Level G – 16.25 (includes 2 levels for severe special‑needs rate). Not benefit eligible.