Classroom Assistant

ADP, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pace in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support the teacher with clerical tasks and instructional/behavioral assistance to students.

You will help implement IEP goals, monitor student tasks, supervise transitions, and contribute to a safe, organized classroom environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; background checks and clearances; a preferred Bachelor's degree and experience with children with special needs.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background checks and medical clearances as required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience with children with special needs preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist the teacher with instructional and clerical tasks.
• Support students with behavioral and instructional needs.
• Maintain safe, orderly classroom environment.
• Monitor transitions and supervise activities.

Kenntnisse

IEP implementation

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

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Classroom Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1269

The responsibility of the CA is to provide assistance to the classroom teacher related to clerical tasks and instructional/behavioral support to students.

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma/GED

Successful completion of all required background checks, physical (as required by the PA Department of Education) TB test, professional/personal reference checks and any applicable pre-employment requirements of the position.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Experience working with children with special needs in an educational setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists the Teacher to implement the goals and objectives identified on the Individual Education Program (IEP) for each child/adolescent, and participates in ongoing review and revision of the plans.

2. Intervenes with children/adolescents in a direct role to monitor or assist them to complete tasks.

3. Assists the team to provide a safe, functional and orderly environment for children/adolescents.

4. Monitors and assists children/adolescents during transitions throughout the building.

5. Supervise children/adolescents during structured or peer-based activities, breakfast and/or lunch, field trips, assemblies, fire drills, arrival and dismissal and recreational activities as assigned.

6. Maintains attendance records daily using the computerized system(s).

7. Completes clerical or other tasks that support instruction as assigned.

8. Implements the school-wide, classroom and individual behavior plans as designed.

9. Participates in the completion of Functional Behavior Assessments

10. Applies the concepts of reinforcement, corrective feedback, punishment, extinction, problem solving, and non-confrontational limit setting appropriately to support each child/adolescent’s efforts in achieving their treatment and educational objectives.

11. Communicates clear expectations to children/adolescents and implements the Behavior Management System in accordance with Pace’s policies and procedures.

12. Maintains certification in the adopted Crisis Management system and consistently applies knowledge of crisis intervention and behavioral management, such as verbal de-escalation techniques, non-confrontational limit setting and physical restraint/management and utilizes the behavior management program set forth by Pace procedures.

13. Utilizes physical restraint/management techniques and procedures, in accordance with the Pace policies and procedures, as a last resort intervention to keep a child/adolescent safe from harming him/herself or others.

14.Perform and/or assist on an as needed basis, to the students’ physical needs, and personal hygiene needs (e.g., diapering, toileting, grooming, feeding, etc.), following safety standards. Additionally, follow proper procedures in handling and disposing of body fluids.

Communication and Teamwork

• Communicates areas of concern and participates in problem-solving activities with team members.
• Actively participates in daily team meetings, children/adolescents case presentation meetings, crisis debriefing meetings, , IEP team meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings for the children/adolescents on his/her caseload.
• Works in a collaborative team model to design, implement, evaluate, and modify programming for children/adolescents.
• Keeps others adequately informed and actively seeks information as needed.
• Completes critical incident reports and other required documentation within established timelines.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• In all forums, models quality interactions/interventions that are consistent with and based on established program practices.
• Maintains appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children/adolescent and their families.
• Maintains familiarity with the Pace policies and procedures, and complies with established employment procedures (i.e., use of sick leave, dress code, personal cell phone use, Internet and e-mail acceptable user policies).
• At the direction of the Program Leadership, implements necessary program changes dictated by regulations
• Meets with the Teacher and designated Supervisor routinely for supervision.
• Participates in professional development goal setting and annual performance evaluation with the Teacher, in collaboration with designated Supervisor, according to established procedures and timelines as detailed in the performance evaluation policy.
• Actively participates in continuing professional development activities.
• Interacts with others in a professional manner that demonstrates understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Actively participates on, and/or serves as chair of, a school-wide Action Team that impacts school-wide programming, as assigned or requested.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned by the Teacher and/or Supervisor.
• Contingent upon staffing needs, you may be required to provide services for Extended School Year (ESY) Program. Providing services during the ESY program does not impact your assignment for the Academic School Year.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Position involves the following physical demands:

Occasionally: activity exists up to 1/3 of the time (8 hour shift = less than 3 hours total time)

Frequently: activity exists up to 1/3 of the time up to 2/3 of time (8 hour shift = less than 3-5 hours total time)

Constantly: activity exists up to 2/3 or more of the time (8 hour shift 5-8 total time)

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Not Present

SITTING

X

STANDING

X

WALKING

X

LIFTING

Sedentary – up to 10 lbs.

X

Light – 10 – 25 lbs.

X

X

X

X

CARRYING

Sedentary – up to 10 lbs.

X

Light – 10 – 25 lbs.

X

X

X

X

BENDING/STOOPING

X

PUSHING/PULLING

X

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Not Present

TWISTING

X

CLIMBING

X

BALANCING

X

CROUCHING

X

KNEELING

X

CRAWLING

X

X

HANDLING

X

DRIVING

X

REPETITIVE MVMNTS

X

PHYSICAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT

X

PHYSICAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT: BENDING/STOOPING

X

PHYSICAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT:

PUSHING/PULLING

X

PHYSICAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT:

TWISTING

X

PHYSICAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT:

CROUCHING

X

PHYSICAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT:

KNEELING

X

SENSORY ABILITIES

• Visual acuity to read written material, computer screen
• Auditory acuity to be able to use the telephone, interview children/adolescents, conduct/participate in staff meetings, listen to questions/concerns
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Must be proficient user of software applications that include word processing, e-mail
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to use technology equipment accurately
• Must maintain confidentiality of information

OTHER

The position specifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Pace is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADAAA”) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Employees should consult with Human Resources if he/she believes any modification to the essential functions of the employee’s job is necessary.

STATUS Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

• 190 days
• Occasional early mornings and evenings
• Available for emergencies and/or on an as needed extra hour(s) basis.

Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational/Service Organization.