What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Aides (open until filled) position at Harrisburg Comm Fire Department?
REQUIREMENTS :
Education : High School Diploma or GED
Experience : None. One year in similar position preferred.
Physical Requirements : Constant hand-eye / mind-eye coordination. Frequent walking, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, and turning. Some lifting up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Other Requirements : Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet. Valid, current Driver's License. Ability to keep student information confidential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES :
- Prepares instructional materials as directed / selected by teacher.
- Provides assistance to students with special daily needs (toileting, feeding, physical management).
- Reinforces instructional / behavioral objectives.
- Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students one to one and in small groups in special education classroom and / or general education classroom.
- Meets with teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding academic concerns of students.
- Provides assistance to maintaining student records.
- Supervises students in the absence of teacher.
- Escorts students to various areas of the building.
- Monitors students during recess, lunchroom, study halls, and in hallways.
- Participates in cross walk duty rotation before and after school hours at elementary schools.
- Transports students to and from home or respective learning environments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
TERM : School Term
REPORTS TO : Special Education Director
Assistant Special Education Directors
Special Education Teachers
