Hours: 32 hours per week  (6.4 hours per day)

Days per year:   159

Schedule will follow the school calendar.

Optional Life and Vision insurance

Participation in the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System

Duties:  Working one-on-one with special need students OR in a SPED classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Excellent organizational and student supervision skills.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability and desire to work with disabled students.
5. CPR certification required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include, but are not limited to)

1. Works with individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher, in the following academic areas: math, reading, language, writing, spelling, social studies, art, music, PE, etc.
2. Works with individual or small groups of students with non-teaching activities: supervision of breaks, lunchroom, errands, chores, field trips, community access activities, self-care needs, and independent living skills as directed classroom teachers.
3. Assists students in daily living activities as outlined on the IEP which may include changing diapers,  assisting with bathroom needs, feeding, and performing health care procedures delegated to non-medical staff.
4. Assists the teacher with behavioral intervention procedures as requested.
5. Assists the teacher in the development and organization of appropriate learning materials and activities.
6. Assists the teacher in developing learning centers, games, etc.
7. Assists the teacher in maintaining the physical appearance and order of the classroom, supply room and material storage center.
8. Prepares written communications, (i.e. notes home, messages to other staff, notice of meetings,    newsletter, etc.) under the direction and approval of teachers.
9. Assists certified staff in preparation of written reports/forms (i.e., IEP progress reports, inventories, requisitions, etc.) as requested by the teachers.
10. Maintains student files and information forms.
11. Reproduces and files curriculum materials, reports, etc., as requested and approved by teachers.
12. Performs other duties assigned by the teachers with administrator approval. 

     

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory)

~Excellent written and oral communication skills.

~Good computer knowledge, typing and time management skills.

~Ability to accept responsibility and deal with parents and teacher needs.

~Ability to interact with many grade levels, teachers, and principals.

~Ability to deal with unexpected schedule changes (i.e. stress related to job sites, etc.)

~Handles decision-making and stress appropriately and professionally.

~ Respects confidential information appropriately.

~Knowledge of and compliance with classroom/building policies and procedures.

~Ability to lift and assist students with necessary needs.

~Ability to work well with children, adults and community members.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Nebraska Equal Education Opportunity Act.

Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against, denied a benefit, or been excluded from participation in any district education program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected conditions, may grieve such matters using the adopted grievance procedures of the Kearney Public School District. Such procedure shall provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging acts of discrimination. This position is subject to a veterans' preference.

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504, Title VI or the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 320 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE, 68845-5345, (308) 698-8011.