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SUMMARY Assists professional staff by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Must be able to use “Non-Violent Crisis Intervention” techniques and other positive behavior support strategies for de-escalation and redirection of challenging behaviors, which may be used frequently in this assignment Will follow individual behavior intervention plans Must be able to implement strategies to increase student independence and encourage the development of self-advocacy skills Must be able to determine and employ the appropriate amount of support needed to aid student integration into community environments Must have or be willing to develop a working knowledge of community agencies Must be able to help students access a variety of community agencies, community resources and community environments Ability to navigate oneself within the county in order to meet students in a variety of community sites, including the students’ homes Must be able to follow data collection information independently to support functional, behavioral & transition assessments as well as regularly scheduled contact logs in collaboration with professional staff Must have exceptional knowledge and skills in working with student behavior management Assists in implementing and monitoring IEP and PCP goals aimed at helping young adult students develop skills needed for a satisfying adult schedule through regular meetings and collaboration with professional staff Must be able to maintain and promptly share accurate records of students’ daily activities, progress, and concerns. Supervises or shadows students using a flexible working schedule in the community determined with professional staff Good organizational and time management skills Manages and instructs students on appropriate behavior, using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy Integrates support services activities into the program's curriculum and the school day Monitors health needs and implements specialized care programs under the direction of professional staff Works as a team member to solve problems and develop and implement quality programming through regular meetings and collaboration with professional staff Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals, e.g., vocational training, transitioning to adult life, recreational activities, etc. Assists professional staff and support staff in preparing materials, housekeeping, keeping records, and recording student progress, at times in an independent fashion Accurate use of electronic reporting systems for attendance, etc Assists in toileting, feeding, dressing as well as medical intervention if necessary Provides assistance to the operation of the total school program Regular, predictable attendance The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds QUALIFICATIONS 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Highly Qualified status required (Possess one of the following: Associates degree, 60 hours of college credits, WorkKeys, MTTC Basic Skills, or ETS) Experience with students with moderate and severe disabilities preferred Experience with students in community based locations preferred Experience working with community resources, adult service agency contact preferred Experience with occupational training and community based instruction preferred Basic math skills required LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations The ability to communicate through face to face and electronic means with adult students, families, adult service agency staff, business owners/employers, and community members. Must be able to compose objective progress notes and maintain contact logs working in collaboration with and under the direction of WISD professional staff. TECHNICAL SKILLS Ability to use a personal computer (PC) in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communications mechanisms such as email conferencing or bulletin boards; Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) is required REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Ability to work with others in a team Ability to use positive behavior support intervention techniques 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, squat, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Physical ability to manage physical and emotional needs of students 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. TERMS: Position subject to terms, conditions, and calendar of the Master Agreement between the District and Unit I MFT Local 3760 Salary-$21,198. It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion or handicap in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, executive order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent state and federal regulations. Job Descriptions/Teaching Asst - YAP.doc
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