MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the field of child development with specific application to the area of special education and related services;
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Working knowledge of academic and functional instruction as defined by the school/center's population;
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Strong communication and leadership skills to work collaboratively with administration, staff, students, and parents;
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Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint) and Google documents;
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Ability to assist students with personal care/hygiene needs such as diapering, toilet training, handling clothing fasteners, bath rooming adolescents and young adults, and feeding students;
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Ability to physically assist students, such as lifting, transferring, and other activities required to care for students with physical disabilities;
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Ability to provide peer coaching on academic and behavioral strategies to support student academic achievement;
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Ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers, and parents to implement effective classroom management strategies; and
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Ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, school/district staff and other members of a diverse community.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma required; preferably supplemented with additional coursework and/or training in behavior intervention or special education. A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with students with behavioral challenges required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.
