Specialized Needs Aide

Specialized Needs Aide

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for Specialized Needs Aide position(s) needed immediately. This position is a Level IV position, with a current starting wage of $17.25 per hour.

Essential Functions:

• Works in varying capacities in accordance with assigned roles.
• Assists instructional personnel with preparation of learning materials and activities.
• Assists students individually or in small groups to deliver or reinforce lessons and monitor study activities.
• Monitors and assists students in varied locations; maintains standards of behavior and utilizes established disciplinary policies when necessary.
• Performs a variety of general clerical duties for instructional and non-instructional staff, such as filing, typing, and duplication/distribution of materials, supply inventory and assembling resource materials.
• Assists in maintaining a variety of reports and records.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.
• Assists in scoring tests; computing and recording grades.
• Reports disciplinary concerns to appropriate staff in accordance with current policy/procedure.
• Familiarity with materials and equipment used within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Attends relevant meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Meet communication needs of students with specialized needs.
• Demonstrate ability to assist with feeding students and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for the student's age and physical condition.
• Treat students with specialized needs with respect and dignity.
• Manage and operate medical equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrate ability to assist with toileting and personal hygiene while maintaining the dignity of the student.
• Demonstrate ability to provide medical interventions that are delegated from other professionals such as administering medication after training, checking blood sugars, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Universal Precautions to prevent exposure to bodily fluids and communicable disease.
• Demonstrated knowledge in de-escalation techniques and skills.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of at least two years of study at an institute of higher education; obtain an associate or higher degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality; and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of relevant nursing care.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
• Knowledge of public education goals and objectives.
• Assume responsibility for assisting in supervision of students.
• Perform routine records keeping, clerical work and light typing.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, positive, and receptive attitude toward children.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, and general public.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.