BUILDING ASSISTANT 26-27 SY - MINER

Building Assistant

Assist in the preparation and delivery of the education program under the supervision of, and as directed by the assigned licensed staff member. Assist in the direct supervision of students under the supervision of, and as directed by the assigned licensed staff member as necessary and directed. Establish and maintain effective relationships with students and staff. Organize and care for classroom equipment and materials. Demonstrate cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program. Participate in general staff meetings, training programs and in-service sessions as required. Work within the regular education curriculum assisting students in accessing the curriculum. Communicate effectively with special education teacher information to help facilitate the IEP goals of the student. Responsible for any data collection and facilitating accommodations as required by classroom teacher. Act as a positive role model for students. Maintain confidentiality regarding work with special needs students. Supplement the work of the assigned licensed staff member including, but not limited to, all required paperwork, organization of classroom, and supervision of students. Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois. Assumes other duties and projects as assigned.

To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are constantly required. To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required. To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is constantly required. To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required. Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present. Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present. Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is occasionally present.

Must hold a valid Substitute or Professional Educators License (PEL). Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff. Experience working with students with special needs preferred. Ability to physically move about the building. Ability to lift and position students (30-80 pounds) if assigned to a classroom with such requirements. Ability to make minor decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures. Ability to participate in NSSEO approved behavior management procedures, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and to apply training in crisis situations including student restraints as needed. Ability to substitute as needed.