MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Two years of accumulated college credits (48 semester hours) or a 2-year degree from an accredited college/university or successful completion of the Work Keys test
2. Experience working with school age children with various levels of physical, mental and behavioral needs
3. Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion and some heavy lifting
4. Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes
5. Ability to follow oral and written instructions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Regular and punctual attendance required
2. As assigned, work with individual students or small groups
3. Daily assist students with toileting, lifting, feeding or any required task
4. Learn and maintain knowledge of policies, routine record keeping and reports
5. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to individual students and/or overall program
6. May be reassigned during school year based on needs of the Special Education Department

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in order to meet the needs of the school

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to follow oral and written instruction
2. Ability to work independently with or without supervision
3. Knowledge of safety rules in the workplace
4. Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and perform effectively as a team member

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Lift and carry up to 100 pounds on a regular basis
2. Walk and stand 85% of work shift
3. Stoop, bend, twist, turn and reach on a regular basis
4. Adequate strength, dexterity and agility to perform all tasks assigned

SALARY: $20.00 per hour (The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011, Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position).

WORK TERM: 187 Days

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled