ESS Student Aide Floater

Iu17; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS is seeking an ESS Student Aide Floater for Wilkes-Barre, PA to support one student with instructional and non-instructional activities under the direct supervision of a certified professional.

The role includes assisting with self-sufficiency and daily living tasks, enabling participation in the least restrictive environment, and helping maintain the student’s environment while following district policies and ESS procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to meet employment clearance requirements.
• Clearances for state police, child abuse, FBI fingerprinting, and TB testing are required.
• Completion of Act 126/Mandated Reporter training; CPR/First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for a child with physical disabilities
• Assume duties of a personal care nature which will allow the child to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environment
• Encourage, support, and educate the student in activities of daily living necessary for comfort, well-being, and integrity
• Assist student in managing and maintaining environment to meet special needs
• Monitor health problems and psycho-social adjustment
• Assist teacher or student to arrange classroom environment to meet the student's needs
• Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and meetings as requested
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other duties as assigned
• Understand and adhere to ESS and school district policies and procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pennsylvania State Police Clearance

Child Abuse Clearance

FBI Fingerprinting

Tuberculosis Test

Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification

Act 126/Mandated Reporter training

CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certification preferred

Job description

ESS Student Aide Floater

Wilkes-Barre, PA - New Wilkes Barre Area Schools, Luzerne County Permanent

Student Aide

• Wilkes Barre Area School District

An ESS Student Aide's functions are to increase the quality of education by assisting one particular student with instructional and non-instructional activities. Student Aides are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process. Because the Student Aides are assisting one particular student, regular attendance is required to fulfill the duties of this position. A Student Aide may be used in any instructional situation under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment. Usually, duties will vary from program to program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for a child with physical disabilities
• Assume duties of a personal care nature which will allow the child to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environment
• Encourage, support, and educate the student by assisting in the performance of activities of daily living necessary for his/her comfort, well-being, and integrity
• Assist student in managing and maintaining his/her environment to meet his/her special physical and psychological needs
• Monitor the incidence and prevalence of selected health problems
• Monitor psycho-social adjustment to medical conditions
• Assist teacher or student to arrange the environment of the classroom to best meet the student's needs
• Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings, if requested
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
• Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent ( GED)
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment
• Child Abuse Clearance for employment
• FBI Fingerprinting
• Tuberculosis Test
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
• Act 126/Mandated Reporter training
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred

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About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

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ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

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