Student Support Assistant for Disability Services

Howard County Public School System; Polska; On-site; PLN 118,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Howard County Public School System is seeking a Student Assistant to support students with disabilities under supervision of the principal and teachers. This 10-month position is part of the HCEA-ESP unit and follows district salary procedures.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and experience with PK-12 settings. The district provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Visit the district careers page for application details.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in PK-12 setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional plans designed by professional staff.
• Facilitate student learning by implementing IEP adaptations and modifications which may include the use of assistive technology and adapted equipment.
• Actively support and facilitate student independence and participation in the educational program.
• Implement behavioral support plans for students.
• Collect data on goals and objectives and behavioral support plans.
• Communicate progress or concerns on a daily basis to the teacher or other professional who is directing the Student Assistant’s work.
• Monitor and facilitate student performance during activities such as lunch, recess, assemblies, breaks, transitions, etc.
• Facilitate the student’s communication and social interaction throughout the day.
• Feed the student or assist the student in developing feeding skills.
• Escort students to and from areas in and outside the building.
• Promote an attitude of dignity and self-worth in the student.
• Assist the student with physical demands by lifting, positioning, placing the student in support devices, and transferring students from wheelchairs for toileting and position changes.
• Assist or change the student during toileting activities.
• Assist the student in developing personal hygiene skills.
• An eagerness to work with students with disabilities and of the age group assigned.
• Competency in oral and written language skills to record and communicate observations of student behavior and data collection.
• Flexibility and initiative in working with students and staff.
• An ability to accept assignments and to carry them out to completion.

Skills

Experience with students

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Howard County Public School System is seeking a Student Assistant to support students with disabilities under supervision of the principal and teachers. This 10-month position is part of the HCEA-ESP unit and follows district salary procedures.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and experience with PK-12 settings. The district provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Visit the district careers page for application details.