What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistant position at Shippensburg Area School District?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supports the needs of students as identified in the IEP, as well as through the instructional plan designed by the certificated teacher and the IEP team.
Oversees students during class, tutoring, playground, eating activities, emergencies and preparedness drills under the jurisdiction of certificated teacher always observing student’s behaviors carefully to ensure personal and group safety.
Assists and supervises in transferring children to and from buses, special equipment, classrooms and events, ensuring student’s safety at all times.
Supports the behavioral and academic plan of the student including data collection needed for progress monitoring and reports concerns and finding to the certificated teacher.
Assists and supervises in the toilet training, toileting, diapering, dressing, cleaning, feeding and lifting of students as necessary.
Performs clerical duties with specific instructions and established work methods. Specific tasks may include typing, copying, collating, distributing materials and operating instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
Assists students with use of instructional and/or assistive technology as directed by classroom teacher.
Participates in District in-service training programs, as assigned.
Obtains and maintains CPR, First Aid Certification, and Highly Qualified Status as defined by state and federal regulations.
Additional duties can occur depending on assignments given. Classroom assistants will be assigned to an area in special education each year (e.g., learning support, PCA, autism support, life skills support, etc.). See Classroom Assistant Handbook for more details.
Regular and timely attendance.
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the certificated teachers, Building Principal and Supervisors of Special Education.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.95 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Shippensburg, PA 17257: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
