26 Public Health Attendant

Fairfax County Public Schools • Mount Vernon, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists special education teachers with the daily care of students with disabilities and designated special education classes in centers or school facilities.

Requirements

• Education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of the seventh grade; OR Graduation from a Fairfax County Public Schools special education program with a diploma or certificate of completion; OR Equivalent program which provided training in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively , both orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide appropriate care to students with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the care of and monitoring of designated categories of special education students.
• Assists students with daily living skills including toileting, feeding, dressing, and other hygiene needs as required.
• Assists with keeping classrooms neat and orderly and in supervising student activities.
• Assists with monitoring students in halls, entering or exiting bus, on school grounds, in a cafeteria, and other areas.
• Assists teachers and assistants with basic classroom support for students.
• Participates in the lifting of students; moves or lifts wheelchairs and other equipment; assists students with physical movement.
• Supports students using assistive technologies.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED