Essential Job Functions:
Assists special education teachers with classroom duties, including, but not limited to recording grades, preparing instructional materials, and administering instructional and testing accommodations.
Assists the special education teacher by supporting students during instructional activities (e.g., one-on-one, in small groups, during whole group instruction) as directed by the special education teacher. ; documents student progress as directed by the special education teacher.
Assists students onto and off the school bus and supervises students at lunch, recess as indicated in the child’s IEP.
Serves as an aide on the school bus, both to and from school, as indicated in the child’s IEP.
Works with students under the direction of the special education teacher(s) and related services providers, as appropriate, to implement the child’s IEP.
Participates in training s and implementing support for students related to toileting, personal care, and basic healthcare related needs (e.g., using a Hoyer lift, tube feeding, seizure intervention) as indicated in the child’s IEP. May serve in the absence of the clinic assistant if trained in procedures.
Implements accommodations in a child’s IEP as directed by the special education teacher.
Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies and classroom materials.
Performs other related duties as required.
Budgetary Responsibility:
N/A
Report Preparation:
N/A
Equipment Operation:
Skill in use of computer, duplicating equipment and various assistive technology devices.
Work Direction:
N/A
Supervision:
N/A
Decision Making:
Performs functions independently as directed and guided by classroom teacher.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
N/A
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate or handle controls, objects, and or other materials; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, bend and may be required to lift up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a school or office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques and clerical procedures; of general academic subjects sufficient to teach others. Demonstrated ability to supervise children in the absence of the special education teacher ; to perform basic clerical tasks, communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to work professionally with students, staff.
High School diploma, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position requires current First Aid/CPR /AED certification. Individuals must attend provided training and renew as mandated. Assignment placement may require additional training requirements such as and/or specific training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
State Police Criminal History Investigation
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Compensation
$17,113.07 - $31,205.94Hours Per Day
5Days Per Year
183Benefits
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (training or experience sufficient to demonstrate required knowledge)
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (maintain and renew as mandated)
- Ability to assist with personal care and basic healthcare needs (toileting, Hoyer lift use, tube feeding, seizure intervention) and complete required trainings
- Must successfully complete background checks and health screening: FBI, state police, CPS investigation, and tuberculosis test
- Skill in use of computer, duplicating equipment, and assistive technology devices
- Some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques, and general academic subjects sufficient to support instruction
- Demonstrated ability to supervise children, perform clerical tasks (typing, filing, record keeping), communicate effectively, and follow directions
- Willingness to attend and complete additional required trainings (e.g., ASD-specific training) as assigned
What We Do
Chesterfield County Public Schools is one of the largest and most innovative public school divisions in the United States, serving students across Chesterfield County, Virginia. Its mission centers on creating a better tomorrow through authentic, captivating learning experiences. Guided by equity, integrity, teamwork and ingenuity, CCPS uses its Imagine Tomorrow strategic plan to foster lifelong learning, personal responsibility and supportive relationships.
