Adaptive PE Pool Paraprofessional
Location: Westland Michigan
Description: Wayne-Westland Community School District is at the momment seeking for Adaptive PE Pool Paraprofessional right now, this position will be placed in Michigan. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
36745 Marquette Street
Westland , MI 48185-3289
TITLE: Adaptive PE Pool Pa! raprofessional
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
LOCATION: McGrath Pool and Dyer Pool
DATE: July 17, 2013
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
POSTING: H-883-O
QUALIFICATION 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned
Works with small groups of students or individual students under the direct supervision of the teacher
Performs other miscellaneous tasks that support student achievement
Manages and instructs students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent wi! th Board policy and procedures
Assist students in mee! ting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs
Helps maintain pool area, supplies, equipment and facilities in a clean/safe condition. Includes cleaning/disinfecting classroom environment
Assists teacher and classroom paraprofessionals in changing, lifting and preparing students for pool activities
Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals (e.g. loading/unloading busses, physical education, swimming, therapeutic activities, etc.)
Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and follow medical protocols under the supervision of a nurse as appropriate
Maintain confidentiality
Follows established policies/procedures re student medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plans, and so forth
Regular and predictable attendance
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
Must meet the definition of Highly Qualified as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act by possessing one or more of the following:
An Associate’s Degree (or higher)
Sixty (60) or more semester hours of college credit from a degree granting institution
Certificate verifying the passage of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC Basic Skills)
Verification of the passage of the WorkKeys Reading for Information, Writing & Applied Mathematics
Passing score on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written! or oral form
Ability to work with students with learning disa! bilities, autism, emotional, physical, health, sensory, cognitive, and/or multiple impairments
Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
Must have essential pool safety skills
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and is frequently required to move about the inside of the building and in a pool. This employee will need to be able to position themselves to interact with students in and out of the pool. The person in this position frequently communicates with teachers, parents and students, including reading to students, and must be able to exchange accurate information ! in these situations. The employee must be able to engage in the physical management of students in order to maintain a safe environment for students and others. This employee must regularly lift up to 50 lbs and/or individually push or pull up to 100 lbs. This employee will need to be able to assist with the physical care of students with disabilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff and occasionally with the public. The employee will be required to accompany students into a swimming pool. The employee will be around humidity and chemicals involved with public swimming pools. The employee will be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.
T! ERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The work year is determined by the number o! f days students are in attendance during the regular school calendar and/or specific program needs. The work day is seven hours with two fifteen minute breaks and a half hour unpaid lunch. The hourly rate is based on the WWAP Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Swimming will be at both Dyer and McGrath pools. The hourly rate is based on the WWAP Collective Bargaining Agreement.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the employee’s supervisor with input from the Director of Special Education.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Apply on line at http://wwcsd.net or come to the Human Resources Department to access the online application system.
The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do! not create employment contracts. The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:39:15 GMT