HQ Classroom Assistant*189 Days*7 Hours [.5 Lunch] *8:00 Am - 3:30 Pm ** 5 Positions**

Salary Range: $18.71 - $26.12 (10 Steps)

CARES Classroom Assistant

Purpose Statement

The job of a CARES Classroom Assistant was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with autism; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; documenting activities and progress; and supporting students' IEP goals.

Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials as assigned by supervising instructional staff for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

• Attends staff meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying informaiton relative to job functions.

• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

• Creates a variety of documents and materials (e.g.games, schedules, visual supports etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and promoting student growth and development.

• Implements under direction of supervising instructonal staff, instructional plans and behavioral plans designed by IEP team for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

• Maintain the necessary records, data,collection, and charting in accordance with the indentified behavior plan.

• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school and community environments including both 1 on 1 and embeddd in class routines for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

• Actively collaborates with teachers, psychologists, therapists, administrators and parents to review, revise and develop the required strategies needed for students to make progress on IEP goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Collects ongoing daly data on IEP objectives for the purpose of reviewing with the students' team in order to ensure IEP requirements are being met.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of individuals with autism.

Education: High School Diploma

All applicants must apply on line @www.mentorschools.net.

In complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform us of any special needs you have so that we may make it possible for you to participate in the application for employment process. The Mentor Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, handicap, disability or national origin in the education programs and activities that it operates. The Board reserves all legal rights relating to vacancies, including the right to fill by voluntary/involuntary transfer or newly-hired personnel, in accordance with negotiated procedures, and the right not to fill a posted position.