Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree or two years of college or 48 credit hours or pass state examination
• Must demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities as specified by the supervisor
• Must have a desire & compassion to work with children who have special needs
• Must be in good physical health
• Member of Gila River Indian Community preferred

 REPORTS TO:         Building Principal or designee
 
JOB GOAL: To work closely with one or more students with special needs on a regular basis by providing both the physical and emotional support needed to gain full benefits within the district’s Special Education Program.  Must also be willing to serve as a bus monitor and/or drive a school van to transport students to and from a variety of destinations within the community or surrounding communities.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works under supervision of the special education teacher with small groups of students to reinforce instruction.
• Collaborates with supervising teacher(s) in planning and delivering lessons and in
• discussions regarding the progress of students.
• Assists assigned student(s) with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, feeding, diapering and toileting skills if necessary.
• Assists students with mobility issues to ensure that students get from class to class, to and from busses, etc.
• Assists with the set-up and maintenance of developmentally appropriate learning activities and environment.
• Assists substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains mandated levels of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Assists staff with the supervision of students during emergency drills, play periods and field trips.
• Participates in the implementation of district mandated paperwork including IEPs and Behavioral Plans.
• Performs clerical tasks (e.g. making copies, filing, etc.) for the purpose of helping the teacher to prepare instructional materials.
• Performs and participates in other duties and trainings as assigned by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine and one-half 9 month contract as per approved school calendar.  Salary to be established by the Governing Board’s approval of the Salary Schedule.
 
EVALUATION:         Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel

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