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Special Education - Public Health Attendant
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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$66,944 / year median in Michigan
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Share 28745BR Special Education - Public Health Attendant Holmes Middle School Summary Assists special education teachers with the daily care of students with disabilities and designated special education classes in centers or school facilities. Qualifications Required Education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of the seventh grade; ORGraduation from a Fairfax County Public Schools special education program with a diploma or certificate of completion; OREquivalent program which provided training in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Ability to communicate effectively , both orally and in writing. Ability to provide appropriate care to students with disabilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work effectively with students and staff. Major Duties/Essential Functions Assists with the care of and monitoring of designated categories of special education students. Assists students with daily living skills including toileting, feeding, dressing, and other hygiene needs as required. Assists with keeping classrooms neat and orderly and in supervising student activities. Assists with monitoring students in halls, entering or exiting bus, on school grounds, in a cafeteria, and other areas. Assists teachers and assistants with basic classroom support for students. Participates in the lifting of students; moves or lifts wheelchairs and other equipment; assists students with physical movement. Supports students using assistive technologies. Performs related duties as required or assigned. Work Environment/Physical Requirements This job operates in a school environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. Sufficient strength, dexterity, and mobility to lift, or assist with lifting students, to push and/or position wheelchairs, and to physically restrain students. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to regularly stand, sit, walk, bend, and/or kneel. This job requires lifting up to 35 lbs., and occasional lifting/moving up to 70 lbs. and/or use of a Hoyer lift. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and assistive technology. Salary Grade [Salary Information] Classroom Instructional Support Scale-FEU-OP Job Type Classroom Instructional Support Instructional Level Secondary Contract Length 186-Day Contract Percent Full-Time Full Time Pay Frequency Monthly Special Education - Public Health Attendant | Fairfax County Public Schools Apply to job Save