1. Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction related to the care and recreational activities of students who exhibit developmental, behavioral or emotional difficulties. 2. Assist students with instructional and physical education activities in an individual or group setting. 3. Assist students in the recognition of words essential to survival, including phone numbers, names, and home addresses, provide self-help training in removing and hanging up jackets, zipping and buttoning clothing, grooming, brushing teeth, toilet training, and changing diapers, and other hygiene-related tasks. 4. Assist students with learning to prepare simple food dishes, self-feeding, developing good eating habits, and maintaining a clean kitchen as assigned. 5. Distribute and assist students with medications according to prescribed procedures. 6. Assist students with seizures and other medical issues as assigned; perform first aid and CPR as needed; lift and carry students as necessary; push students in wheelchairs. 7. Assist in the management of severe acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and use of other appropriate techniques as indicated in the student's Positive Behavior Support Plan and IEP. 8. Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and medical information. 9. Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media, and computer-assisted instructional equipment and software programs. 10. Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions. 11. Observe and monitor children with physical handicap conditions and request assistance for pupils experiencing physical distress. 12. Maintain and assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment. 13. May participate in parent conferences and pupil instruction and training planning processes.

14. Provide a variety of skill-building activities with children who experience language and hearing disorders. 15. Initiate appropriate behavior management action with or without immediate supervision. 16. Assist in the data collection related to academic progress, social behaviors and IEP goal attainment. 17. Additional duties to support the physically disabled student may be assigned by the IEPT, Site administration and Classroom Teacher. 18. Perform related duties as assigned Experience: One ( 1) year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting. Education: High School graduate or the equivalent; Completion of two (2) years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate's or higher level degree OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness, including minimally 6 ECE college level units in Early Childhood Education within the first year of hire. Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing: Successful completion of the State-mandated proficiency examination. Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance. Tuberculosis clearance Current First Aid and CPR Certificates. View Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities **UPLOAD REQUIREMENTS OUTLINING REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AS PER JOB DESCRIPTION** PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION IS UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT POSITION AND/OR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AS IT RELATES TO THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED Permanent Employees: Per MOU adopted 08/16/2018 Article 15: If three (3) or more candidates apply for a transfer, all other candidates will not be considered.