School-Aged Special Education Caregiver

Sylvania; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 21,862 - 23,308; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a support staff member to assist students with special needs. Responsibilities include providing individual support, assisting with daily self-care, and maintaining a structured environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and strong emotional stability. Flexible hours with a salary of $15.87 - $16.92 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Medical training or experience preferred.
• Ability to follow guidelines in the staff handbook.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group or individual student assistance.
• Assist students with self-care needs.
• Maintain structure and routine with students.

Skills

Emotional stability

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location:
Davison Community Schools – Hahn Intermediate School

Closing Date:
Until Filled

HOURS:
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; medical training or experience preferred.
• Exhibit emotional stability and physical stamina for the management of student(s) with special needs.
• Work positively and effectively with both adults and children.
• Take initiative in understanding and working with a variety of children with varied interests, abilities, and ages.
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

DUTIES:

• Reliable attendance and punctuality are a must.
• Provide small group or individual student assistance in academic areas as directed by the teacher.
• Be willing and able to assist students with dressing, toileting/diapering, eating, and other self-care needs.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Have physical stamina to frequently lift a student and do wheelchair transfers.
• Provide assistance and supervision to students with learning and behavior challenges, including implementation of behavior plans.
• Take children outside daily throughout all seasons.
• Create and maintain a structured routine with a posted schedule.
• Ability to follow the guidelines listed in the staff handbook.
• Actively interact with children, staff members, and parents in a positive manner, with dignity and respect at all times.
• Maintain order through positive group management techniques and strategies.
• Maintain a clean, organized area. Care for materials and equipment properly.
• Attend all staff meetings and required training.
• Stay updated on staff communications.
• Perform any duties as asked by the supervisor.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This position follows the Davison Community Schools calendar.

SALARY: $15.87 - $16.92 per hour, commensurate with experience

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at http://www.davisonschools.org. In addition to submitting the application online, internal applicants are required to provide a letter of intent and resume to the Direct Supervisor identified on this posting.

The district reserves the right to select the person it believes will be the most successful in this position and will be the greatest benefit to the school(s).

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, 'Protected Classes'), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The person designated to handle any questions and/or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policy of Davison Community Schools is Director of Human Resources and Operations Christine Kuzinski, 1490 N Oak Rd, Davison, MI 48423 -- (810-591-0808).