We are seeking an influential Itinerant Special Education Assistant to join our knowledgeable team at Prince George's County Public Schools in Riverdale, MD.
Growing your career as a Full Time Itinerant Special Education Assistant is an outstanding opportunity to develop necessary skills.
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Job Title Itinerant Special Education Assistant (10-Month)
Location Riverdale, MD, US
Organization Name William Wirt Middle School
Department Description POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the building principal, the employee must perform tasks in schools that support the teaching and learning process for students or small group of students with special needs. Assignment will consist of assisting one or more teachers or teaching teams in multiple locations.
Brief Description
This is a Local 2250 ACE/AFSCME, 10-Month Position, Pay Table 700, Grade 9
Hourly Range: $15.51 - $29.80
CLOSING DATE: September 12, 2023 Candidates working with children with special needs are encouraged to apply.
Detailed Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each specific duty satisfactorily.
Support inclusive opportunities for students with IEP's in various school settings;
Perform required record keeping tasks such as data collection; maintain records or logs as appropriate;
Perform routine housekeeping tasks and perform monitoring to tasks as appropriate;
Address children's personal care needs as well as learning and behavioral needs under the direction of classroom teacher(s) or program coordinator;
Participate in a wide variety of activities that meet the developmental learning needs of students with disabilities;
Maintain an attractive, safe, appropriate environment as required by the local educational agency;
Communicate effectively with all school personnel (i.e. administrators, classroom teacher, support staff, related services providers, coordinator, parents, students and the community);
Assist with emergency care situations;
Attend staff meetings, parent orientation/conferences; and
Commit to continued learning and professional development and training.
Job Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Must be at least 21 years old;
General knowledge of COMAR and PGCPS philosophy, regulations, standard operating procedures and expectations;
Ability to be flexible in regards to change in assignments within location, or from location to location;
Ability to conduct oneself with professionalism, dignity, respect, acceptance and care in all situations; and
Ability to perform all tasks designated necessary to the implementation of the program (including sitting on the floor and lifting small children and equipment).
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma required with a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with students with special needs. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Additional Details
Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.
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Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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