Require Individual Special Education Aide in Battle Creek, MI

Job title: Individual Special Education Aide Company: Battle Creek Public Schools Job description: Will earn an additional .25 cents / hour premium with an associate?s degree or higher education or passage of the MTTC (or equivalent) test in reading, writing, and math HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am ? 3:45pm (approximately) on day?s school is in session with a paid lunch STARTING DATE: Immediately QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required. The individual must have: an excellent attendance record, reliable transportation, be self-motivated, positive, and team-oriented with the ability to work cooperatively with staff and students. Must be able to meet multiple demands from several people. Must perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies. Must have, or be willing to obtain within 6 months, at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associates (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (ETS or WorkKeys test). RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: This person works under the supervision of the teacher(s) and assists in the special education students? daily educational/behavioral program. Observe student behaviors and work with the teacher to correct inappropriate student behavior. Understand and be aware of medical needs of the student(s). Assist the student(s) with assigned work in the general education or special education classroom. Assist student in non-instructional classroom activities including physical education, music, library, art, lunch, etc. classes. Assist in meeting the physical needs and demands of the students in the non-instructional setting. May assist with loading and unloading of the student on the bus; sanitation of room and equipment; assist student with assigned work in the general education classroom; may need to repeat classroom directions, as necessary, communicate student?s task completions to teacher. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises student within the parameters given by the teacher(s) and/or the Student?s IEP during the student?s school day, may include during specials classes. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift up to 40 lbs. individually push or pull up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The position is exposed to infection and injury at a greater risk than the average person. Interested Applicants may apply for this position by 12:00 p.m., September 14 , 2023, by visiting and following these links: Departments/Human Resources/Employment Opportunities to complete an application including a review of experience appropriate to the position. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Please provide written notice for any special needs accommodation. A complete job description is available upon request The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: $14.4 per hour Location: Battle Creek, MI Apply Job!