Monitor Attendant(s) - Special Education (Full-time)

JACKSON LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

Monitor Attendant Special Education

Reports to:

Director of Special Programs

Employment Status:

Regular/Part-time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Description:

Help students to achieve their greatest potential, learn to become independent, make successful transitions and to interact with their peers

NOTE:

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings

Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District

Ensure safety of students

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., custody papers, medical records, any communication regarding students

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Put into place positive student behavior plans according to training

Direct disciplinary cases to the building principal

Keep students focused and on-task, every period, as much as possible

Ability to carry out policies and procedures of the Board of Education and the building principal

Carry out any action that would allow any student with disabilities to access any Jackson Local Schools activities that may include (but not limited to); changing diapers, assisting with restroom visits, delegated nursing services such as tube feeding (with training), assisting with management of medical needs such as diabetes, assisting with feeding/preparing food for students that have physical needs

Supervise and assist students at various school activities and functions

Monitor and manage student behavior as directed by the teacher

Perform lunchroom, transportation drop off and pick up, and recess duties as directed by building principal

Assist students in the cafeteria, playground/recess, hall and/or classroom

Assist students in the development of life skills and appropriate social behaviors

Conduct individual or small group reinforcing exercises as directed by the teacher

Supervise students as directed by the teacher

Assist teacher with clerical duties (i.e., prepare papers, typing, etc.) as well as classroom-based needs as directed by the teacher/case facilitator/intervention specialist

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Record keeping as necessary

Attend meetings and in-services/training as required

Keep students current on homework assignments

Assist students that have physical disabilities

Must be able to deal appropriately with students who exhibit emotional or behavioral problems, aggressive behavior, or physical problems

Must be willing to be trained in verbal de-escalation, seclusion, and restraint training

Must be able to use the de-escalation, seclusion, and restraint training techniques if student(s) is in danger of harming themselves or others

Must be willing to give input/sign when documenting instances of seclusion and/or restraint

Ability to manage student behavior effectively

Sensitivity to students with disabilities including confidentiality

Foster independence for students with disabilities

Perform other duties related to the education and supervision of students with disabilities

Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal/Director of Special Programs

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Classroom experience with students with disabilities preferred

Appropriate state of Ohio certification/license, i.e., Ohio Educational Aide Permit

FBI/BCI background check

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

First aid/CPR training desirable

Training in instructional methodologies desirable

Additional Working Conditions:

May be reassigned to other classrooms/students, work areas or buildings (at any point, even mid- year) as student needs change

Frequent interaction with students that struggle behaviorally

Exposure to blood and bodily fluids

Occasional requirement to travel, e.g., to the grocery store, field trips

Occasional requirement to “2-person lift” and carry children over 50 pounds

Occasional requirement to climb, kneel, sit, and balance

Occasional requirement to single lift and carry up to approximately 50 pounds

Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.

R evised: June 23, 2022