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About the Employer At Rowland, we believe all employees regardless of title have an important role to play in the preparation of our students. We have developed a comprehensive, broad-based instructional program which challenges students at every grade level and provides support to ensure students reach their highest potential. We believe students must be thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators in order to succeed in whatever their future endeavors may be. It is our collective responsibility to prepare students to be prepared for and have a multitude of options beyond a high school diploma. We understand that we are part of a larger society and welcome parents and community members into our schools. We consider our youth to be the most valuable asset of our community. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of a designated administrator assists a certificated teacher in providing support to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students; monitors, redirects, and modifies student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, makes presentations and develops activities to assist students in improving academic performance, self-esteem, social skills and positive behaviors; provides training and supervision to students involved in school programs such as Cross-Age or Peer Tutoring, SARB etc., and performs other related duties as required. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications POSITION Permanent positions in this class are assigned to work five and one half (5.5) hours per day, five (5) days a week, nine and one half (9.5) months a year. An eligibility list is being established to fill current vacancies, hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies for the next six months. CURRENT VACANCIES: Location: Special Education - Hours/Months: 27.5 Hrs/Wk - Tentative Hours: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Special Education - Hours/Months: 27.5 Hrs/Wk - Tentative Hours: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM If you wish to be considered for the BILINGUAL SPANISH position, please indicate that in the supplemental questions you will be asked at the end of the application process. You will be tested for your ability to speak and read in the second language as part of the testing process. The hourly salary for the job classifications are as follows: Behavior Support Assistant - $21.24 - $25.90 Behavior Support Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish) - $21.78 - $26.54 FILING PERIOD: Applications for this position will be accepted online only, until enough qualified applications are received. SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the direction of a designated administrator assists a certificated teacher in providing support to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students; monitors, redirects, and modifies student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, makes presentations and develops activities to assist students in improving academic performance, self-esteem, social skills and positive behaviors; provides training and supervision to students involved in school programs such as Cross-Age or Peer Tutoring, SARB etc., and performs other related duties as required. EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. Course work in child development, psychology, behavior management or child education is desirable. EXPERIENCE: Two full years of experience working with "at-risk" or special needs students in an educational setting is required. One year of experience may be waived for candidates who have obtained a bachelor's degree in social work, liberal studies, child development or related field. Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):
• Proof of Education: HS diploma or equivalent, or copy of highest completed degree (AA/BA/MA) (Copy of diploma or transcripts on watermarked paper); and
• A valid Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate; and
• A valid and current CPR Certificate (Child and Adult) Please Note: Email is the preferred method of communication. If you need assistance with your application, please contact Crystal Vahimarae at NOTE: The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY Comments and Other Information TO APPLY: Click on the red button below to begin creating your application or to edit/update an existing account. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a formal application. For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here Support Asst formerly Guid Asst .pdf
Date Posted: 11 April 2024
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