Ed Assistant - Special Ed - Self-Contained

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Educational Assistant - Special Education (Self Contained Classroom)

Purpose Statement

The job of Educational Assistant - Special Education (Self Contained Classroom) is done for the purpose/s

of providing assistance to students that receive academic and social emotional services in a self-contained

classroom; monitoring students during classroom and non-classroom times; providing for special health

care needs; developing students' daily living and behavioral/social skills.

Other Functions

Administers first aid and medical assistance, including but not limited to toileting and diapering and misc.

medical procedures after specialized training's involving tube feeding, gastrostomy tubes, colostomy

bags, trachs and oxygen for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or

injured children.

Assists students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g. math, reading, writing,

language, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and

potential.

Confers with teachers, health professionals, and/or other community agency personnel as directed for

the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of students progress and/or implementing students behavioral

objectives.

Demonstrates appropriate behavior for the purpose of creating a comfortable, supportive environment

and reinforcing students objectives.

Establishes positive individual relationships with referred students for the purpose of building the

students confidence and self esteem though recognition, rewards and regular training of age appropriate

behavior.

Monitors individual or small groups of students (e.g. lunch, playground, classroom, etc.) for the purpose

of providing a safe and positive environment.

Participates in meetings, program workshops, and seminars (e.g. inservice, training, CPI training, first

aid, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information about the program and/or program

related activities.

Performs non violent crisis intervention techniques and restraints for the purpose of de-escalating crisis

situations to provide the best care, welfare, safety and security for all.

Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. medicaid forms, daily journal, etc.) for the purpose

of supporting the teacher, therapist, school counselor in providing necessary records/materials.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.

Promotes good social habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcomes and

encouraging students' development.

Provides ongoing feedback for the purpose of informing teacher of students progress and creating a plan

to return student to the classroom as a positive member.

Provides support in the implementation of behavioral management steps/procedures for the purpose of

improving students' academic success through a defined behavioral program.

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Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet

changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: administering first aid; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and

preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOW LEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read

a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze

situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily

perform the functions of the job include: instructional/tutorial procedures and practices; intervention techniques for

emergency situations; age appropriate activities; stages of child development; safety practices and

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is

required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and

similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a

significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment.

Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following

prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining effective

working relationships (especially with students); maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team and with

frequent interruptions; and working in a physically hazardous environment.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or

coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often

required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands

significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking,

and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some

exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: .

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

60 College Semester Hours

OR Passing Score on the Para Professional Test

Crisis Intervention Training Levels 1 and 2

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination

Tuberculosis Clearance

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Required

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt 15

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