QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be at least 21 years old;

• General knowledge of COMAR and PGCPS philosophy, regulations, standard operating procedures and expectations;

• Ability to be flexible in regards to change in assignments within location, or from location to location;

• Ability to conduct oneself with professionalism, dignity, respect, acceptance and care in all situations; and

• Ability to perform all tasks designated necessary to the implementation of the program (including sitting on the floor and lifting small children and equipment).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma required with a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with students with special needs.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.