Jurupa Unified School District STUDENT ATTENDANT AIDE DEFINITION Under general supervision, to assist a certificated teacher or other professional staff in the supervision and instruction of individual students in regular or special education classrooms or other designated settings; to relieve the teacher of routine clerical duties; and to do related work as required. Assignments are made to a variety of sites throughout the district and may involve interaction with students ranging from pre-schoolers to adults. The sample duties listed below represent a wide range of activities that may be assigned depending on the needs and circumstances of the particular job function. SITE Education Support Services Department (Education Center) – Specific site location is tentative and subject to change. Aides are subject to reassignment at any time, based on student needs. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* · Understands and utilizes basic instructional and remedial methods, techniques and materials appropriate to individual students, to accomplish instructional and behavioral objectives · Assists in adapting instructional and behavioral strategies and materials according to the needs of the individual learner · Supervises individual students in the classroom, at lunch, at recess, on the playground, on the bus to and from school, and on field trips · Assists in modifying the learning environment to change behaviors of an individual student · Provides support and assistance to the teacher as needed · Performs other related duties as assigned OTHER FUNCTIONS Clerical · Prepares forms, tests, and worksheets · Assists with routine clerical duties related to classroom work · Keeps anecdotal notes and maintains student files · Attends and participates in planning student evaluation sessions Related · Sets up work areas and prepare materials for class use · Attends and participates in program planning sessions and IEP meetings for individual students as necessary · Attends in-service workshops · Assists with individual student toileting needs as directed by supervisor · Performs other related duties as assigned DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Subject areas, general needs and behavior of children English usage, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic STUDENT ATTENDANT AIDE (continued) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Subject areas, general needs and behavior of children English usage, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic Ability to: Understand and respond with sensitivity to the conditions and requirements of special needs children; Use good consistent judgment in the solution of problems; Work effectively under often-stressful conditions; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff; Read, write and compute at the eighth grade level; Remain flexible despite frequent schedule changes or job duty changes; Keep simple records and reports; Read and comprehend handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various equipment and machines; Lift, move, or push or pull cart with light to medium weight objects such as classroom equipment in a safe efficient manner; Demonstrate motor skills and mobility sufficient to participate in the educational process; Concentrate on current task in spite of distractions in an active, busy environment; Deal with hostile, emotional, angry or ill persons in an effective manner; Effectively perform intervention procedures to prevent fights and other altercations; Demonstrated proficiency and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics; Maintain regular, steady attendance. Experience: Previous experience working with special needs children in a behavioral setting or program is desirable. Demonstrated capability for working with professional educators, administrators and other school officials. Education: Graduation from high school or its equivalent (minimum requirements may be subject to future change by federal or state policy or regulation). Personal Qualities: Adaptability, flexibility, good judgment, pleasant demeanor, dependability, ability to work effectively under pressure and the ability to work independently while implementing instructional plans and priorities. *PLEASE NOTE: This classification is assigned to a variety of individual special needs students in the district. Therefore, essential functions and physical or psychological abilities will vary dependent on the assignment. Applicants who desire additional information should check with the Personnel Office.