What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Aide position at Montgomery Co?
Qualifications:
- 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 - Experience working with school-age children with various levels of physical, mental, and behavioral needs
- Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion and some heavy lifting
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Essential Duties:
- Regular and punctual attendance required
- As assigned, work with individual students or small groups
- Daily assist students with toileting, lifting, feeding, or any required task
- Learn and maintain knowledge of policies, routine record-keeping, and reports
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to individual students and/or the overall program
- May be reassigned during the school year based on the needs of the Special Education Department
- Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in order to meet the needs of the school
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lift and carry up to 100 pounds on a regular basis
- Walk and stand 85% of the work shift
- Stoop, bend, twist, turn and reach on a regular basis
- Adequate strength, dexterity, and agility to perform all tasks assigned
