PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT (Special Ed Assistant)
About The Position
Provides behavioral, physical, health and social services to pupils who are physically, emotionally or behaviorally challenged; operates and monitors a variety of health equipment; assists students on a one-to-one or group basis in meeting the physical requirements of attending school. The primary duties of the positions in this class are to perform individualized tasks related to the physical, social, health and behavioral issues of special needs students. Incumbents in this class work with students in a one-to-one or group environment in a classroom setting. They report to the Special Education Department, however, on a day-to-day basis incumbents receive their work assignments and direction from the classroom teacher. Specialized training, including CPI and utilization of necessary health equipment, will be provided. Consequence of error in this position is serious as inattention to the students may result in injury to the student or others within the classroom.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or its equivalent is required.
- A copy of High School Diploma or equivalent must be uploaded at the time of application.
- A current and valid Standard/Basic First Aid Certificate is required.
- A current and valid CPR Certificate (Child and Adult) is required.
- A valid Standard/Basic First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.
- A Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.
- Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 12 hour training is required during the probationary period.
- Must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing health care services and working with physically handicapped children is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provides behavioral, physical, health and social services to pupils who are physically, emotionally or behaviorally challenged.
- Operates and monitors a variety of health equipment.
- Assists students on a one-to-one or group basis in meeting the physical requirements of attending school.
- Performs individualized tasks related to the physical, social, health and behavioral issues of special needs students.
- Works with students in a one-to-one or group environment in a classroom setting.
- Receives work assignments and direction from the classroom teacher on a day-to-day basis.
Benefits
- Salary Range 14
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
