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Job Title: POHI/VI Special Skills Aide/Trainable Special Education Aide - Post-concession rate of pay listed.

Posting Date: August 29, 2012

Closing Date: August 31, 2012

Salary Range: $11.46 - $11.46 (hourly)

Job Type: Non-Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: 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: Location Assigned As Necessary.

Special Note:

*Must travel to provide services to the VI/POHI students.

*Plan and coordinate for students that enables them to function independently in the general education setting.

*Braille all necessary materials the VI students will need to successfully access the general education setting.

*Trained in the use of VI equipment, such as the Braille Printer.

*Knowledge of Braille translation programs.

The POHI/VI Special Skills Aide/Trainable Special Education Aide will work assignments in a manner that will facilitate orderly, efficient and effective operation in the building, as well as in the classroom:

Qualifications

Education:

Must possess and provid evidence of High School diploma or GED certification; Associates Degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited insitution;
or in lieu of 60 credit hours, successful completion of the Workkeys assessment exam.

The Workkeys assessment exam is administered at Henry Ford Community College, Macomb Community College, and Marygrove College.

EVIDENCE OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED CERTIFICATION, AND COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS OF DEGREE/COURSE WORK MUST BE ATTACHED TO ON-LINE APPLICATION AT TIME OF SUBMITTION

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT DOCUMENTS ATTACHED WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

Experience:

Experience working with school age youth helpful.

Travel to provide services to the VI/POHI students.

Plan and coordinate for students that enables them to function independently in the general education setting.

Braille all necessary materials the VI students will need to successfully access the general education setting.

Trained in the use of VI equipment, such as the Braille Printer.

Knowledge of Braille translation programs.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal or Designee:

Essential Functions:

Must travel to provide services to the VI/POHI students

Plan and coordinate for students that enables them to function independently in the general education setting

Braille all necessary materials the VI students will need to successfully access the general education setting.

Trained in the use of VI equipment, such as the Braille Printer.

Knowledge of Braille translation programs.

Also,

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 studentS physical needs which includes; washing, lifting, feeding, taking to toilet, diapering and changing clothes, as required by students 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 Principal/Administrator or designee.

Security Clearance:

SECURITY

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 $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

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.

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 should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.

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. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools 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. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. 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 Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

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.