EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S PERSONAL NEEDS ASSISTANT

ARTHUR W. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ARTHUR W. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY in Havelock, NC is seeking an Exceptional Children's Personal Needs Assistant / Bus Monitor. The role supports a specific assigned student during the instructional day, collaborating with teachers to provide an effective learning environment and individualized instruction.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; CPI certification yearly; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; 10-month, 55 pay grade, non-exempt. This position focuses on student welfare and classroom support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with classroom support and student assistance.
• Ability to follow directions and collaborate with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Supports a specific assigned student during the instructional day.
• Assists with feeding, toileting, lifting and other needs as required.
• Collaborates with teachers to provide an effective learning environment.
• Provides individualized instructions and tracks student progress.
• Monitors student behavior and assists with CPI activities.

Skills

Student needs experience

Collaborative teaching support

Strong communication skills

Confidentiality

Behavior management

CPI certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPI certification

Job description

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S PERSONAL NEEDS ASSISTANT

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Exceptional Children's Personal Needs Assistant / Bus Monitor

Position: Exceptional Children's Personal Needs Assistant / Bus MonitorReports to: Director of Accountability and Exceptional Children/Principal

Terms of Employment: 10 months, Annual position

Pay Grade: 55 FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Nature of Work

An employee with this job description provides support to a specific assigned student during the instructional day. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the student and teacher in the teaching-learning process for the assigned student. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable):

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Serves as a helper/caregiver to accommodate the comfort/needs of the assigned student. This may include feeding, toileting, lifting, etc.
• Works in collaboration with the student’s teachers to provide an effective classroom learning environment for the student
• Provides individualized instruction/directions to the students
• Demonstrates various instructional activities to assist the student’s comprehension and ability to access the curriculum
• Keeps student on task
• Praises and reinforces achievement of the student
• Assists in data collection and reports student progress to teacher
• Assists with management of student behavior
• Monitors buses for students in need of Specialized Transportation as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience and knowledge of students' needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels
• Working knowledge of educational practices, processes, and techniques
• Willingness to become familiar with Craven County School District's educational policies and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and rules
• Skill in communicating verbally and in writing, through translation and interpretation
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with others
• Maintain confidential student information
• Participate in staff development opportunities by the district.
• Participates in CPI certification yearly.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking. Position will require the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, hearing and the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Work will entail bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, and the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds.

Special Requirements

• NA

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. As such, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

*In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination against any person based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Warren
• ARTHUR W. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]