Aide, ESE Unique Needs

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Lithia (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in Virginia seeks an Aide for Exceptional Student Education to assist students with disabilities. Responsibilities include providing care, managing personal hygiene needs, and implementing behavior management strategies. The ideal candidate should have experience in child care or education, strong communication skills, and be proficient in basic computer skills. This is a crucial role to foster a supportive learning environment for students with unique needs.

Qualifications

• One year of increasingly responsible experience in education, child care, or related field preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Proficiency in basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal hygiene needs.
• Implement behavior management systems.
• Provide care and supervision of students with disabilities.

Skills

Experience in education, child care, or related field

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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 role assists school staff in the care and management of students with disabilities under the direction and supervision of an immediate supervisor or supervising teacher, who evaluates performance through observation, critique, and records and reports.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Note: Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change based on district needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Performs basic arithmetic using two-digit numbers, money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and solve problems in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Reaching with both hands; overhead movements may be required.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise level could be loud.

Application Information

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