Aide,ESE, UniNeed, IDEA

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Seffner (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Florida is seeking an Aide for the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program. This position involves assisting students with disabilities, providing personal care, and implementing classroom behavior management systems. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role includes daily responsibilities and may adapt to the needs of individual students. Competitive salary information is available on the district's website.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to adapt and manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal hygiene needs as directed.
• Implement behavior management systems in the classroom.
• Provide care and supervision to students with disabilities.

Skills

Dependability

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job knowledge

Education

One year of experience in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Aide, ESE, UniNeed, IDEA role at Hillsborough County Public Schools. The Aide, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Unique Needs position is grant-funded and based on the needs of individual students and/or classrooms. In the event of a unit loss midyear or reassignment of the unit, the employee will receive proper notice to allow for a transfer into another position. The aide will assist school staff in the care and management of students with disabilities while at school under the direction and supervision of an immediate supervisor/supervising teacher, who evaluates performance through observation of work, critiques, and/or records and reports.

Note: This description has been reformatted for clarity and to remove non-essential boilerplate.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the daily schedule and assignments.
• Assists students with personal hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, diapering, dressing), as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with implementing classroom and/or individual behavior management systems.
• Provides for the care, well-being, and supervision of students with disabilities under the direction of the teacher.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

District Expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Other Information

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Resolves conflicts.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Learns and applies new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Understands how the job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
• Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in education, child care, or related field preferred.
• Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Presents information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers and multiplies and divides with tens and hundreds. Applies these operations using units of American money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Carries out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions; solves problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.
• Reaching: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise intensity level is loud.

Application Information

All postings close at 12:00 a.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. An active application and an active notification from the Application Center are required to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

Current Employees

Not currently an employee? You can apply for the position by clicking the "Apply" button. Current employees seeking transfers or promotions must apply through the employee experience page and meet the minimum requirements of the desired position. Review skills/competencies in your employee profile to determine eligibility. For updates to skills/competencies, contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181. Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer (same job at a different location).

Salary schedules are available on the Hillsborough County Public Schools website.