Aide(s), Students with Health Care Needs

Affiliation: Teamsters, A1/HC1 Work Days: Part-time (29.50 hours per week); Same days as school calendar (180 days) Work Hours: 7:25 AM - 2:16 PM Paid holidays, sick and personal time, available snow days, and weekends off! Qualifications: Achieved, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent Understanding of the laws surrounding confidentiality of staff and students, specifically FERPA Evidence of good interpersonal skills with colleagues Willingness to learn, acquire, and apply new skills and knowledge Evidence of adaptability and problem-solving skills Essential Functions and Duties Provide positive communication between administration, staff, and students Assist administration, staff, students, parents, and community members in any way possible with a helpful and courteous attitude Discuss student progress or concerns with teacher, parent, and administrator Report and record behavioral issues to teacher and/or administrator Maintain a record of classroom objectives Behavior changes Academic struggles Discipline issues Communicate professionally and effectively with the parents, teachers and administrators Understand the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and/or other modifications to a students traditional educational day Assist individuals or groups of students in completion of lessons assigned by teacher Read aloud to individual students or in small groups With teacher direction, assist with practice activities and drills (i.e. flash cards, spelling words, multiplication tables, etc.) Reinforce learning objectives; with teacher direction, create and/or modify learning materials Administer tests to students Assist students with written activities and organizational skills Assist students with technology skills Monitor student classwork and homework completion Support teacher-directed behavioral modification plans Assist with crisis intervention Provide personal care assistance when needed Assist with mobility when needed Demonstrate Professionalism Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time Treats people with respect; keep commitments; work with integrity; be ethical; uphold organizational values Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions, with research/proof to back-up those decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process; make timely decisions Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accept responsibility for own actions; Follow through on commitments Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively and positively influence actions and opinions of others; accept feedback from others; give appropriate recognition to others Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents, and students Use of electronic communication such as Twitter, Facebook, or other forms of social media will be conducted professionally and respectfully to self and others Perform other duties as assigned by district or building administrators Follow the District and building policies and procedures Know and understand your contract Support the district goals Work Provisions The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position. Terms of Employment Salary, wages, and work days/hours to be established by the Board of Education and Collective Bargaining Agreement. Airport Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, or marital status in its programs, activities or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Andrea Heiden, Human Resources, 11270 Grafton Road, Carleton, MI 48117; Phone: 734.654.4027.