ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work hand-in-hand with the Teacher and related service staff; follow the Teacher’s instructions and

model; integrates the interdisciplinary team’s input for instruction, behavior management, and

language facilitation. Trained or willing to be in CPR/First Aid, SCIP, CPI, Choking Prevention.

Assist the Teacher in all activities necessary to support student attainment of IEP goals, including

daily program planning and physical environment organization.

Performs all classroom and school-wide duties pertaining to organization, maintenance, and

instruction of his/her classroom and module.

Participates as a classroom and interdisciplinary team member, as well as in other teams as

determined by the Principal. Participates in all relevant meetings (team, department, staff, module,

etc.) and other school functions or activities (e.g. Open School Night) as assigned by Teacher,

Supervisor or Principal.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.

Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

Team Building - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

Experience working with special needs school age students,10-21 years olds, preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Certificates & Licenses

Possession of New York State Continuing Teaching Assistant Certification or Level I, Level II or Level III New York State Certified Teaching Assistant Certification.

Other Requirements: Trained or willing to be trained in CPR/First Aid, SCIP, CPI, Choking Prevention

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

Stand N (Not Applicable) 10 lbs or less N (Not Applicable)

Walk N (Not Applicable) 11-20 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Sit N (Not Applicable) 21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Handling / Fingering N (Not Applicable) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder N (Not Applicable)

Climb N (Not Applicable)

Crawl N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel N (Not Applicable)

Bend N (Not Applicable)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less N (Not Applicable)

13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable)

26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)