Township High School District 214

Anticipated Program Assistant - Medically Fragile Student (Grant)

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About the role

  • SALARY: Grade 5, Step 1, $27.62/hour ESPA agreement linked here.
  • An Instructional Assistant works under the direction of a licensed teacher.
  • An employee in this position works within clearly established systems and procedures, must exhibit organizational skills and exercise independent judgment and confidentiality in the performance of duties.

Responsibilities

  • h. developing basic knowledge of software usage to support staff and students
  • Cultivating and developing inclusive and equitable working relationships with staff, students and community members.

Requirements

  • Must have physical ability to lift/move supplies, materials and office equipment up to 50 lbs, as well as students needing assistance.
  • Must be proficient in the use of computers, office practices, procedures and office equipment.
  • Must have awareness of a variety of student needs including physical and social emotional needs.
  • Must have previous experience working with youth and young adults.
  • Must have the ability to adapt to all subject areas.
  • Must be able to react appropriately in crisis situations as well as exhibit initiative and creativity.

Benefits

  • Assisting medically qualified staff by providing specific health care for medically-fragile students as outlined in the IEP and the Health Care Plan.
  • Health care is defined, but not limited to, gastrostomy (g-tube) feeding, surface suctioning, Vagus Nerve Stimulation and other procedures as allowed by law.
  • f. having basic knowledge in the operation of medical equipment used by the student; assisting students during loading and unloading from bus.
  • i. implementing students' health care and evacuation plans as necessary.

This listing is sourced directly from Township High School District 214's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.