CARE Education Assistant - Inclusion

Catalina Foothills School District•Tucson, AZ

72d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

CARE EDUCATION ASSISTANT- INCLUSION CFSD Hiring Pay Range: $19.23 - $20.41 per hour DOE .4125 FTE 16.5 hours per week Schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri- 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thurs 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Sunrise Drive Elementary School Target Start Date: August 2025 One-on-one support for special needs children who attend the CARE afterschool program. Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.) Definition: Under immediate supervision of certified teaching staff, subject specialists or Program Director of the school and/or physical therapist. Performs work of moderate difficulty assisting in the structured education of students with special needs within a regular classroom setting. Assignment may be with severely multiply impaired students of any grade level.

Requirements

Knowledge of CFSD and school policies and procedures regarding inclusion of special needs students.
Knowledge of curriculum content for assigned area and/or student's Individual Education Program.
Knowledge of universal precautions required when exposed to blood, mucus, saliva, urine, and bowel movements.
Knowledge of proper emergency medical care, body positioning/mechanics and CPR.
Knowledge appropriate oral and physical intervention methods for special needs students.
Knowledge of basic behavioral modification and motivation techniques and practices.
Knowledge of available methods to modify classroom assignments.
Knowledge of proper techniques in handling, lifting, and carrying students
Skill in safely lifting, moving and working with special needs students.
Skill in using specialized tools such as adaptive computer software, adaptive therapy equipment and augmentative communication devices.
Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, administrators, students and parents.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level I - IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety.
CPR certificate and First Aid certificate are required within one (1) year of hire.
Must be willing to support feeding and toileting of students with training.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred and six months of working with special needs children

Responsibilities

Work individually with students with special needs and support educational progress of the student's established Individual Education Program (IEP)
Modify lessons, instructional materials, quizzes and tests for student accessibility and comprehension
Conduct parallel teaching/tutoring
Take notes for student
Work with small groups of students
Maintain behavior reinforcement programs for positive and negative behavior
Provide physical support and assistance to assure student moves between classroom locations in a timely manner
Assist with major personal, physical and custodial needs of the student including feeding, lifting, positioning, assisted walking, pushing a wheelchair and toilet needs
Assist with range of motion exercises, physical/occupational therapy programs and physical education
Assist student in developing fine and gross motor skills, balance and interpreting directions
Assist with speech therapy
Follow established medical emergency plans for medically frail and medically involved students as needed
Teach life skills and study skills
Write and submit progress reports
Assist other special needs students as needed
Use a variety of methods, such as assistive software, sign language, Braille and typing/writing for the student, to communicate with student and assist student in developing functional communications skills
Monitor and document student activities and progress for teacher and parental review
Assist teachers in carrying out education program
Assist teachers in working with special needs children
Attend consultations with specialists to meet needs of special needs children
Interact with children to encourage positive self-concept and enthusiasm for the discovery process
Prepare classroom and playground as needed
Attend weekly staff meetings
Adhere to the goals, policies and procedures of the program
Assist students on the bus as required in their IEP, including the following: using needed restraints, observing/assisting students during the trip to keep them comfortable and safe; reporting any difficulties or changes in students' needs to the supervisor; assist students in evacuating the vehicle in case of emergency; assisting students to the door for door-to-door needs
Perform other related duties, as required