Manor Heights Education Support Specialist BASE

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Natrona County School Full time

** The listed salary/hourly rate is a proposed increase that is pending Board approval in July 2024

Purpose Statement

The job of Education Support Specialist (JC607) is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision and instruction of students in special areas (e.g. severe physical,behavioral, cognitive or vision disabilities; hearing screenings; language translation, preschool, middle school, etc.), under the supervision of assigned certified staff; observing and documenting student progress; assisting students by providing for special health care, social development, learning and language needs; and providing progress monitoring to assigned certified staff.

This job reports to the Principal

Essential Functions

Assists students with various disabilities, under the direction of certified staff (e.g. language, hearing, behavioral, cognitive, vision, physical, etc.) for the purpose of addressing specific student issues, supporting learning and social development, and allowing students to function and excel in a school environment with use of adaptive equipment and assistance with toileting, diapering, tube feeding, etc. Assists certified staff with implementation and supervision of a variety of instructional activities (e.g. individual students and small groups in academic subjects, social/behavioral skills, daily living skills; writing and/or language/verbal skills, lessons, remediation, hearing and vision testing, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing learning objectives, and ensuring student safety and success in school. Attends meetings, as requested (e.g. trainings, building meetings, District meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and conveying information relative to job functions, and learning outcomes. Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other emotional conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students' needs and providing a consistent environment for learning and progress. Maintains a variety of instructional materials and/or confidential student files/records (e.g. incident and activity reports, building passes, discipline records, checking papers, taking attendance, duplicating/adapting instructional materials in English and/or appropriate foreign language, setting up adapted projects/audio visual and braille equipment, daily progress charts, scheduling assessments, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, ensuring availability of learning materials, and providing historical documentation in compliance with District, state and federal requirements. Monitors students within a variety of activities (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, library, cafeteria, bus stops, study hall, locker room, classroom, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of modeling appropriate behavior/social skills and providing a safe and positive learning environment in school or community. Performs appropriate hygiene procedures (e.g. individual hygiene, adaptive equipment, classroom activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and sanitary environment for students and staff. Provides a variety of learning processes (e.g. assisting in implementation of scheduled social activities, classroom learning activities, communication exercises, etc.) for the purpose of implementing student physical, and intellectual development. Responds to emergency situations and potential conflicts with students (e.g. injured students, health-related issues, verbal/physical conflicts, natural disasters, etc.) for the purpose of de-escalating behaviors, modeling positive behaviors, and directing the situation toward a positive outcome (e.g. resolving immediate safety concerns or referring to appropriate party for resolution). Supports behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other emotional conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students' needs and providing a consistent environment for learning and progress. Transports students, as directed by administrator (e.g. Work Study, ABLE, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe arrival at assigned location.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Education:  High school graduation or GED

Certificates & Licenses: Highly qualified

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