JOB
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS.
IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
DEFINITIONTo perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in assisting in special education programs including to prepare teaching materials, supervise students and to meet the special education needs of students.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist special education teacher in the conduct of lessons and other classroom activities; prepare for and assist with various classroom projects; clean up after classroom projects.
Assist individual or small groups of students with academic skills; listen to and drill individuals or small groups of students in reading, spelling, math and other subjects.
Observe students; answer questions; give individual instruction; counsel and calm students as needed.
Assist in carrying out behavior modification programs including charting, time out supervision and self-defense; assist teacher in maintaining classroom control.
Assist in supervising students during playground activities, bus loading and unloading, outings and other activities.
Assist teacher in preparation of instructional and testing materials; administer and score tests; correct papers; assist in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials.
Assist special education teacher in assessing programs and materials to meet the needs of the children; collect, assemble, and distribute textbooks, learning package materials, supplies, equipment, and other resource materials; assist in ordering instructional material and aids when necessary.
Perform routine duties and activities, such as grade recording in grade book, taking attendance and maintaining attendance records; fill out forms and applications as needed.
Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment, such as preparing bulletin board materials and decorate classroom.
Attend and participate in faculty, staff, inservice and parent conferences and meetings, as required.
Set up and operate audio-visual equipment, computer, copying machines and other related equipment that serve as aids in or to the instructional program.
Perform a variety of general clerical duties.
Perform related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: Indoor/outdoor environment Physical Abilities: 20 lb.
lifting/carrying weight requirement Sitting, walking and standing for extended periods of time; bending; stooping; twisting at waist; lifting and carrying job-related equipment; significant dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing to monitor students during indoor/outdoor activities; hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance to students.
_______________________________EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIn accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
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org/domain/2092 For further information regarding Palmdale School District’s Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.
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