Elizabeth Seton Children’s·City of White Plains, New York
Perform non-instructional classroom duties and assist students with physical care, health activities, and transportation. Support the certified special education teacher in maintaining a safe, organized learning environment and accurate documentation.
Purpose of Your Position Perform non-instructional classroom duties as assigned by the principal under the general supervision of certified special education teacher. Job Functions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Position Functions and Responsibilities Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures. Assist teacher and classroom staff in maintaining a safe and organized learning environment (keep materials and equipment clean and in working order, set-up materials and have them available for use by students and staff during activities according to the daily lesson plan. Assist students in physical care tasks and health related activities including therapeutic feeding, toileting and positioning in adapted equipment. Collaborate with classroom team in designing lesson plan activities based on knowledge of children with special needs and child development. Assist teacher in maintaining accurate classroom documentation (student attendance and health checks, classroom housekeeping daily checklists, etc.) according to Coleman policy. Transport students to and from school; making sure they are seated securely and have all necessary adapted equipment in working order. Be aware of classroom activities and location of students at all times; anticipate and respond to individual needs as directed by the teacher. Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other John A. Coleman policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their families. Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration. Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration
Education Requirements: High school Diploma or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience Experience with children with special needs. Employee Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this School which includes a medical and physical examination Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the children’s blood/body fluids Must be able to assist in the evacuation of children, if necessary Working Conditions: Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area. Will be subject to frequent interruptions. May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Hourly Range: $20.22/Hr. To $21.33/Hr.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor's degree preferred and experience working with children with special needs. Candidates must be able to lift 35 pounds and meet NYDOH health standards.
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