OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Special Education Aide with Health Care Job Description
POSITION » SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE WITH HEALTH CARE
Urban Discovery Academy (UDA) is an TK-8th grade public school system in San Diego, CA. The Special Education Aide serves in a central role to provide support and health case assistance (including toileting) for students with an individualized education plan. The position requires this individual to be a positive contributor, highly communicative, service driven, kind, empathetic, technologically proficient,patient, collaborative, flexible, mission driven, and solutions oriented.
CLASSIFICATION » This is an at-will classified position applicable to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
SUPERVISOR » Special Education Aides report to the Ed Specialist for daily assignments at the direction of the School Principal. This position is evaluated by the principal or designee.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS » Essential elements of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Follow schedule assigned by supervisor;
- Assist with instruction and tutoring to reinforce or follow-up on the teacher’s lessons;
- Encourage the student(s) and help maintain a supportive learning environment.
- Assist with health care needs for students in need, including wheelchair and toileting assistance;
- Assist student(s) with assigned special projects;
- Assist Ed Specialist(s) with implementation of Individual Educational Plans (I.E.P.s) and in administering a variety of tests and evaluative exercises;
- Assist with academic needs of students;
- Observe and report unusual or atypical student behavior to school authority;
- Assist in maintaining student control and in implementing behavioral modification systems;
- Assist teachers and/or students during morning, lunch duty, or other activities, including general education student supervision.
- Attend school events such as parent conferences as requested.
- Respect the confidential nature of pupil records and school reports.
Other Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings and collaborations as requested;
- Supervise and provide assistance to students as directed by supervisor or designee;
- Direct student groups to and from transition areas (e.g. lunch) in a safe and organized manner;
- Maintain a harmonious learning community by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts;
- Clean and sanitize tables between classes or at the end of lunch, per health department;
- Assist with street crossing and pick-up/drop-off duties in the mornings and afternoons;
- Accompany student(s) on field trips as needed;
- Assist with teachers and/or office staff with clerical tasks as needed;
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of techniques and methods of effective instruction for students with special needs;
- Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
- Knowledge of arithmetic calculations;
- Ability to project a professional constructive, stable, and positive attitude;
- Ability to learn pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without close and immediate supervision;
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of child growth and development, including students with medical needs;
- Ability to execute oral and written directions and follow through;
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations with others;
- Ability to keep accurate records, logs, and time sheets;
- Ability to provide direct health services to students including toileting assistance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for over 50% of the time;
- Must be able to move and transverse the office, classrooms, and school.
- Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer;
- Must be able to navigate stairs and occasional ascend or descend ladders;
- Must be able to work on computers and equipment including under desks or tables as needed.
- Must be able to frequently communicate with students & other community members.
- Must be able to observe computer screen and all members of the school community while on site or on home visits;
- Must be able to carry/lift 25 lbs at a height of 3-4 feet and a distance of up to 10 feet at a time for setting up school related activities;
- Must be able to push school aged children throughout campus in a wheelchair;
- Must be able to provide toileting assistance to school aged children;
- Works on school sites and makes community/home visits as required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
- High school diploma with enrollment or completion of post-secondary school preferred;
- Experience assisting students with healthcare needs and toileting preferred;
- Current First aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, and Background Checks;
- Must be able to operate a computer and all computer programs associated with the position at the time of employment;
- Must be able to work standard office equipment associated with this position.
- Must be adept at supporting students in a classroom and playground environment.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $18.50 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
