BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Assess and collect data on the functional capabilities of students at work, implement concrete strategies for learning job skills, monitor and report student progress.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Instructional Support:

• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plan.
• Assist teachers with the implementation of IEPs.
• Assist students coping and social behaviors.
• Participate in meetings on students’ progress.
• Assist teachers with daily classroom activities; prepare/modify activities to meet student needs; assist with independent instruction or lead small groups; inform teacher of student progress.

Student Support:

• Independently and with groups, support individuals or small groups of students on work sites on the campus or in community settings.
• Transport students to job sites and community instructional sites.
• Communicate with families under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Model appropriate work skills and relationships
• Assist in managing student behavior in the classroom and common campus areas in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Support of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

• Develop task analysis and modify job requirements to meet individual abilities.
• Develop job sites in the community under the direction of the teacher and supervisor.
• Resolve work-site obstacles and provide solutions to improve productivity and task completion.
• Provide training for students with severe disabilities to perform their job successfully.
• Maintain student progress records.
• Provide assistance to campuses/departments as requested.
• Complete and maintain the district’s training for transporting students.
• Ensure safety is maintained in all environments.

Organization Improvement:

• Work collaboratively to improve programs.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in professional development that increases effectiveness and improves District performance.

School/Community Relations:

• Interact positively with employees and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District in a favorable manner.

Organization Morale:

• Participate in team building activities and the decision-making process as appropriate.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Other Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies established by federal law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of job coaching techniques.
• Knowledge of organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of techniques used in assisting special needs students.
• Skill in working with a variety of students in varied situations.
• Skill in operating common office equipment, hand tools or simple machinery.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Skill in coping with stressful situations.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and district holidays.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Sit, walk, stand, stoop, bend, and push wheelchairs, use lifts, ramps, and specialized medical equipment frequently.
• Hear and speak to communicate with students, parents, and other staff
• Lift and carry up to 80 lbs. from floor to chest and overhead frequently.
• Lift, carry, and push up to 180 lbs. in emergency situations to drag or lift injured students to evacuate.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Work involves moderate to frequent exposure to bacteria, communicable diseases, unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work may involve aggressive, physical contact initiated by students.
• Work involves constant interpersonal interactions within the educational environment.