MD (Multiple Disabilities) Assistant

Job Description

Job Title:

MD (Multiple Disabilities) Assistant

Classification:

Classified

Salary Schedule:

XDA

Department:

Building

Reports To:

Building Principal

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Date:

June 2019

Approved by :

Northwest Local School District Board of Education

Job Summary:

Performs any combination of the following instructional tasks in

classroom to assist teaching staff of elementary or secondary school by supporting

student needs to maximize learning opportunities

Job Qualifications:

1. High Diploma or GED.

2. Educational Aide Permit.

3. Minimum of Associate's Degree, 48 semester hours of college credit or

evidence/ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment Test.

4. Good written and verbal communication skills with sensitivity to the needs of

students.

5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

and acceptable.

Essential Duties:

1. Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate

instructional efforts.

2. Prepares daily progress reports.

3. Escorts students to and from their lockers, the cafeteria, and their buses.

4. Maintains student discipline utilizing Restorative Practices.

5. Prepares instructional materials and assists in classroom instruction.

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6. Assists the personal health care needs within the confines of the educational

setting to assist with access to the curriculum.

7. Assists students with the equipment deemed necessary for daily functioning.

8. Alerts the regular teacher to any problems or special information about the

assigned student(s).

9. Assists with preparing, administering, scoring and recording of achievement and

diagnostic tests.

10. Assists students in their travels within the confines of the educational setting as

determined by individual student needs.

11. Reads orally the school assignment for children whom the service is deemed

appropriate.

12. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or

reinforce learning concepts as introduced by the teacher.

13. Assists students with the use of augmentative devices as deemed appropriate.

14. To assist with the supervision of the classroom.

15. Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies and as

otherwise assigned.

16. Performs other duties assigned by the principal.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations;

Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

2. Interpersonal Skills

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains

confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under

control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

3. Oral and written communication

• Communicates clearly and persuasively in

positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to

questions; Participates in meetings.

4. Teamwork

• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and

welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

5. Quality Management

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

6. Diversity

• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a

harassment-free environment.

7. Ethics

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of

others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

8. Judgement

• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate

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people in decision-making process.

9. Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;

Sets goals and objectives.

10. Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under

pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status

or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on

commitments.

11. Adaptability

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing

demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with

frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

12. Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work

responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments

on time.

Physical Requirements:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about

as needed in a fast paced, highly intensive work environment.

Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. While performing the duties

of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment may be at a moderate level occassionally.

Terms of Employment:

Varies based on student calendar

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Title

: MD (Multiple Disabilities) Assistant

Employee:

_____

(print name)

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and

responsibilities to be performed by the employee of this job. The employee will be

required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the positions

supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.

________

(Superintendent or designee) (Date)

My signature below signifies that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and

that I am aware of the requirements of my position. I am able to perform the key

functions of the position.

________

(Signature) (Date)

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