Anticipated Vacancy - Full-Time Aide

Grove City Area School District•Grove City, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

To work closely with administrators, faculty and staff to enhance the educational environment of the school. The main purpose and objective of this job is to perform the duties of a teacher's aide in a special education setting.

Requirements

High school diploma + training program required
Valid Driver's License
Previous experience working with student
First Aid/CPR/AED required
Visual acuity and auditory acuity.
Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities.
Ability to be respectful and empathetic.
Must possess supervisory skills.
Must possess active listening skills and conflict mediation skills.
Plans and prioritizes assignments effectively. Able to handle several ongoing tasks and projects at once.
Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.
Reports to work on time, gives a full day's work and makes effective use of time while on the job.
Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public.
Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor.
Demonstrates the ability to acquire the skill required to operate new and existing software and hardware.
Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.
Ability to provide direction to others.
Shows initiative and the ability to complete assigned tasks without supervision.
Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.
Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with district policies.
Acknowledges individuals' request and handles them in a friendly and courteous manner.
Promotes a positive team environment through active cooperation with others.
Maintains awareness of the School District's policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command.
Dresses appropriately for job environment.

Nice To Haves

associates or bachelors degree preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors and maintains student safety at all times, provides direct assistance when injury occurs and promptly secures additional assistance when necessary. Reports unsafe student behavior to appropriate staff.
Reviews information provided regarding accommodations required for specific students and implements them within the responsibilities of this position.
Maintains awareness of signs of allergic reactions in the general student population.
Abides by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, guidelines District policies and administrative regulations.
Maintains all equipment in his/her workplace in good order and informs the appropriate person, in a timely manner, when repairs beyond their capabilities are needed.
Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
Performs clerical and other duties as needed including but not limited to entering information into computers, laminating, cutting and folding, die cutting shapes, assembly of booklets and programs and, creating and/or installing bulletin boards and other displays.
Assists with any and all non-instructional aspects of school programs or activities as requested by the principal and/or assistant principal.
Abides by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, guidelines District policies and administrative regulations. Familiarizes self with assigned student(s) IEP including needed accommodations in area of responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.