Job Description:

UALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree or two years of college or 48 credit hours or pass state examination
• Must demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities as specified by the supervisor
• Must have a desire & compassion to work with children who have special needs
• Must be in good physical health
• Member of Gila River Indian Community preferred

 REPORTS TO:         Building Principal or designee
 
JOB GOAL: To work closely with one or more students with special needs on a regular basis by providing both the physical and emotional support needed to gain full benefits within the district’s Special Education Program.  Must also be willing to serve as a bus monitor and/or drive a school van to transport students to and from a variety of destinations within the community or surrounding communities.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works under supervision of the special education teacher with small groups of students to reinforce instruction.
• Collaborates with supervising teacher(s) in planning and delivering lessons and in
• discussions regarding the progress of students.
• Assists assigned student(s) with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, feeding, diapering and toileting skills if necessary.
• Assists students with mobility issues to ensure that students get from class to class, to and from busses, etc.
• Assists with the set-up and maintenance of developmentally appropriate learning activities and environment.
• Assists substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains mandated levels of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Assists staff with the supervision of students during emergency drills, play periods and field trips.
• Participates in the implementation of district mandated paperwork including IEPs and Behavioral Plans.
• Performs clerical tasks (e.g. making copies, filing, etc.) for the purpose of helping the teacher to prepare instructional materials.
• Performs and participates in other duties and trainings as assigned by the supervisor.

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. 

 Non-Discrimination Policy: The Sacaton Elementary School District #18 Governing Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, and disability. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Governing Board does business.

Apply at:

https://www.sacatonschools.org/page/applicants