Paraprofessional, Automotive Technology Assistant

POSITION TITLE:                        Paraprofessional, Automotive Technology

FTE:                                             1.0

POSITION LOCATION:               Huron High School

SALARY:                                      AAEA/P Salary Schedule, Group 1 Classification  
                                                     
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:   Building Principal

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:
Associates or Bachelor's degree.
60 credit hours from approved post secondary institution, or CDA certificate with the ability to complete additional 30 hours.
Have passing score on one of the following state approved academic assessments: Experience in the Automotive field
Ability to handle and operate machinery and tools required in automotive work
Ability to complete automotive related math and estimating
Ability to work in and or outdoors 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Automotive teacher in the Lab & Classroom, as needed
Ability to work with special population students and assist in learning hands-on and academic skills
Adhere to federal OSHA standards dress code at job site 
Monitor student safety and quality of work adhering to OSHA standards
Ability to perform light custodial skills
Maintenance and disciplinary activities in the Automotive Lab and CLassroom
Provide assistance with behavior management, physical management and social skills
Work with teacher to modify and create instructional materials
Work together as a team with teacher(s) and other support staff
Facilitate communication between students, staff and family members
Maintain accurate records monitoring student progress
Accompany students on field trips
Willingness to be trained in the areas of: seizure protocol, administering medications, asthma/allergy care, other areas as needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Some supervision of students when the certified staff is temporarily absent.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, write and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Add, subtract, and multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  
REASONING ABILITY:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
      
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.   Occasionally the employee will  bend or twist at the neck more than the average person  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as building supplies and tools.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material,  and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to  meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.    
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and staff and is directly responsible for the safety, well-being or work output of students.
 
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings".