EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Some College Level Courses in the field of child development with specific applications to the area of special education required.

EXPERIENCE

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to exercise considerable patience and the ability to work with physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or multiple disabilities students.
• Job requires direct in-person provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 50 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 20% daily day travel within the county to assist at locations (other schools, parks, libraries) as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in routine supervision of students throughout the school day within the school building and/or worksite /community environment; to include assisting on/off bus, lifting, pushing students in equipment and monitors entry and exit of students to assure they get to the correct location.
• Assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and self-help skills including, but not limited to, toileting (i.e., changing diapers and soiled clothing), feeding, grooming as assigned by the position throughout the school day and/or while at off-site locations.
• Supports students during instruction and other curriculum tasks, including reinforcing subjects initially introduced by the teacher in one-on-one or small groups, and implements instructional plans and activities as designated by the job coach and/or teacher. Provides reinforcement techniques to keep students focused and on task.
• Observes and manages behavior of students in the classroom, lunch areas, playground, and other learning environments according to approved procedures.
• Observes and gathers data regarding student performance on instructional and behavioral goals and provide data collection to the supervising teacher.
• Supports students with social, emotional, and behavior concerns including the implementation of behavior strategies and supports.
• Follows AACPS policies & procedures while assisting students and staff in the building and off-site work training activities and/or community-based settings.
• Participates in professional development; attends workshops and in-service training for all specialized related care needs, seizures, disruptive behavior, etc. as provided by Board of Education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.