QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma required

Experience working with children with special needs preferred

Ability to work well with adults and students and take direction from numerous supervisors

Possess good communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent attendance pattern required

Must be physically fit to perform required job tasks

Non-violent crisis prevention (CPI) trained or be willing to be trained after hire

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist preschool aged student with physical, and/or cognitive impairments

Assist with toileting and changing of diapers

Maintain confidentiality of student, parents and school personnel

Implement behavior plan(s) as written by professional staff

Redirect student both within and outside of the school building

May pick up and drop off student at bus upon arrival or departure from school

Follow through with reinforcement of daily lessons as directed

Explain consequences of inappropriate behaviors

Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and building administrator

East China School District is a regular school district located in St. Clair County with 9 schools, 219 teachers and 3,602 students. Total Revenue is $54,548,000 and is trending flat. East China School District spends $12,942 per student per year on instruction.