Aide, ESE Unique Needs

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

Job summary

A Florida school district is seeking an Aide for Exceptional Student Education to assist in the care and management of students with disabilities. This grant-funded position requires adherence to schedules and implementation of behavior management systems. Candidates should possess strong adaptability, dependability, and communication skills, along with experience in education or child care. This role offers opportunities for impact in a classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Demonstrated experience working cooperatively in group situations.
• Dependable and able to follow instructions.
• Competent in required job skills with minimal supervision.
• Understands safety procedures and acts appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal hygiene needs.
• Implement behavior management systems.
• Provide care and supervision for students with disabilities.
• Follow daily schedules and adhere to assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Cooperation

Dependability

Job Knowledge

Safety & Security

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Education

One year of experience in education or child care

Tools

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 Aide, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Unique Needs, 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.

District expectations: All district employees are expected to:

• 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.
• 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 in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

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. Works actively to resolve 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. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how 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. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with 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 Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 4, loud.

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. All applicants must have an active application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

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