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Classroom Assistant, Autistic Support, 2019-20

Employer
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Salary
Competitive
Assists in carrying out a program consistent with the philosophy of the Program for Students with Exceptionalities.

This job posting is not a component of the Internal Paraprofessional Transfer Season.

External applicants are eligible to apply to this position.

For the 2019-20 school year Pittsburgh Public Schools anticipates a potential vacancy in this position for which we are currently encouraging applications.

Reports To: Principal

Salary:
Paraprofessional Salary Schedule Classroom Assistant (starting at $2, 723/month)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalent and 48 college credits are required.

- Experience with children with autism and attending to their personal needs is preferred.

- First Aid certification/training preferred.

Competencies:
- Performing Administrative Activities: Performing day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

- Technical Proficiency: The ability and willingness to exhibit competency in the technical areas needed to do a specific job.

- Organizational Ability: The ability and willingness to organize and utilize resources to achieve results.

- Workflow Management: The ability and willingness to perform work within defined specifications and timelines and to manage conflicting priorities.

- Stakeholder Relations: The ability and willingness to interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Residency Requirements: City of Pittsburgh Residency Required

Essential Job Functions:
1. Assists in transportation of students.

2. Keeps records and works with bulletin boards.

3. Assists on field trips.

4. Assists in the preparation, maintenance, scheduling, and operation of audio/visual equipment and materials.

5. Assists in keeping children clean.

6. Prepares rooms for receiving students and end of day cleanup.

7. Works with students on independent assignment as directed by the teacher.

8. Assists teachers and students in various day to day classroom tasks.

9. Helps students with toilet needs.

10. Prepares lunch for students and feeds students when necessary.

11. Assists in the physical movement of students when necessary.

12. Participates in community based instructional activities.

Additional Job Information:
Physical Demands: This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Employee will be required to operate computer system for data entry, and have the ability to complete necessary paperwork. This position requires minimum physical effort and not subjected to Occupational Health and Safety risks.

Work Environment:
1. Indoors in busy office, working in close proximity to co-worker
2. Frequently required to work at fast pace
3. Requires considerable concentration and creativity.
4. Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact: Office of Employee Relations, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).

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