Ed Techs

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing 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 will work in a classroom and in a variety of community settings. Exposure to clients who may exhibit verbal and physically aggressive behavior. Risk to exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The noise level can be moderate to loud.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent 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 the job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, taste or smell, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will also need the strength and balance required to perform the activities associated with range-of-motion activities that are required as part of some individuals’ programs.

These physical demands will vary depending on the program area but may include the use of physical escorts and restraints.

Qualifications

• NEEDED FOR POSITION: Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential: At least one year of experience working with students with developmental disabilities who have varying abilities and behaviors is preferred. Ability and willingness to manage emotional or physical emergencies that can arise. Ability to work on a team, sharing responsibilities with co-workers, accepting direction from supervisors, and contributing ideas. Ability to safely accompany individuals into the community. Ability and willingness to assist individuals with all aspects of toileting and hygiene skills. Ability to pass all required training, as specified by the program. Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential: Educational Tech High school diploma or general education degree (GED); participate in an introductory orientation training within the first eight weeks of employment. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must qualify as an Educational Technician I with the Department of Education. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) - certified. Fingerprinted for certification with the Department of Education Safety Care - within six months CPR/First Aid - within six months Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) - if required *
• All requirements and skills are essential, unless otherwise indicated. **

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.