Substitute Trainable Aide

Job Title: 2017-2018 Substitute Special Education Trainable Aide  (IMMEDIATE HIRE)

Posting Date:  February 16, 2018

Closing Date:  April 6, 2018

Salary : $11.81 hourly

In accordance with the Agreement between the AFSCME Michigan Council 25-Local 345 and the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the following vacancy is announced

Job Type: Non-Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Available after successfully passing the thirty (30) day probationary period   Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life  insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days. 

Reports to: Principal/Designee

Location: Various Schools

Education

• Must possess and provide evidence of one of the following:
• An Associates Degree, with an official college transcript
• College transcript with at least 60 credit hours,
• A completed Educational Testing Services/Parapro Assessment with results.
  
  Experience
• Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations
  
  Position Duties and Responsibilities
  
  Under the general supervision of the Principal or designee, the substitute special
  
  education aide will  work in a manner that will facilitate orderly, efficient and effective operation in the building, as well as in the classroom:
  
  • Assist with the cleanup, storing and retrieval of supplies and equipment before and
  
  after activities.
  
  • Assist in preparation of instructional materials, bulletin boards, etc., as requested by
  
  the instructional staff.
  
  • Escort students to support service rooms (i.e., nurse, speech, school social worker)
  
  when appropriate.
  
  • During mainstream activities or change in classes; supervise students to and from
  
  classes.
  
  • Work cooperatively with instructional, support staff and administrative staff.
  
  • Participate in staff development activities.
  
  • Care for student’s physical needs which includes; washing, lifting, feeding, taking to
  
  toilet, diapering and changing clothes, as required by student’s physical condition.
  
  • Monitor students to and from the lavatory as appropriate
  
  • During the lunch period, monitor and/or feed students as physical condition dictates.
  
  • Implement the activities as directed by the instructional staff.
  
  • Assist in maintaining a neat and clean area for any and all classroom and lunch
  
  activities. When necessary, sanitize by using universal health care procedures.
  
  • Assist in the preparation and implementation of classroom activities and/or individual
  
  and small group instruction, under the direction/supervision of the instructional staff.
  
  • When students are leaving school.
  
  • Responsible for monitoring students at the end of the day while they are awaiting bus  
  
  or taxicab.
  
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Administrator or
  
  designee.

SECURITY

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $64.50 via Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Card, cashier's check, or money order, payable to the DPSCD Police Department. No personal checks or cash is accepted. DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification must be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Division of Human Resources via email at recruitment@detroitk12.org or office at (313) 873-6897.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.