Special Education Assistant - Self Contained

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hours per day: 7
Hours: 8:45 am - 4:15 pm
Note: Due to the urgency to fill positions for the current school year jobs may close before the noted date.

SIGNING BONUS OF $500!

• $250 will be paid after completing 2 months of work.
• Another $250 will be paid in February, 2022 after completing work to that date.

SC: Self-Contained
Students with a variety of severe-profound disabilities in grades K-12 receive the majority of their instruction in a setting outside the general education classroom. Instruction in functional academics, communication and independent living skills is provided on an individual and small-group basis. Students may require assistance with personal care and mobility, which may require lifting or physical support. These classrooms typically have 8-10 students and several classroom assistants.
Once hired, you may be reassigned to another special education classroom or location depending on District need.
For District Employees:
1.Login to your WorkSpace
2.Complete the In-District Transfer Application
3.Add this Job Number to your Transfer Application under the Employment Openings section
4.Submit application
For Outside Applicants:
The District uses a pool-based system for hiring. Once you have completed all application requirements and applied for the pool you will receive automatic consideration for vacancies that meet the job criteria and for which you are qualified.
Please refer to our How to Apply for Classified Positions web page for detailed information.District employees will need to complete the online transfer application.
Note: Substitutes and student teachers are not eligible for the transfer application.
Application Video: Classified - for outside applicants
Application Video: Transfer - current employees
Please be advised that accepting full-time employment may affect any subsidy for health insurance purchased through the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange.

DAYS:
182

SALARY:
Index 01/E/02: $14.57/hour

Classified Salary Schedule

START DATE:
2021-22 School Year

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to travel to all elementary and secondary locations.

• Graduation from high school, 48 college credit hours, OR Associates degree or higher (transcripts or copy of degree will be required upon hire), OR successful completion of the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Exam (this exam may be taken after offer of employment has been extended, however, must be successfully completed prior to beginning employment).

• Classroom or other instructional experience is preferred.

• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to assist students with physical and personal care needs including toileting, feeding, transferring, pushing, and to lift, move or reposition objects or students that may weigh up to 50 pounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate patience in working with students of varying abilities and disabilities;

• Prepare and implement curriculum modifications;

• Prepare and maintain records and documentation;

• Work effectively with students of varied backgrounds and abilities;

• Maintain student and district confidentiality;

• Operate classroom instructional equipment, standard office equipment, and a personal computer using programs appropriate to assigned duties;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, staff members, and other district personnel;

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Application Requirements:

A completed online application with the chosen job must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date shown. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. Upon hire, applicants are required to clear a criminal justice fingerprint and background check. Employment for this position is “at will”. Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause (which shall be defined as any reason which is not “arbitrary and capricious”, and which does not violate public policy) and with or without notice, at any time. As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…”

Positions may or may not be filled, depending upon district need.
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Benefits Information: *

Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees’ Retirement System are provided to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract.

HOURS:

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Multiple Locations