Behavior Support Assistant - Saginaw Isd Transitions Center

Category: Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted: 3/8/2024
Location: Saginaw ISD Transitions Center
Date Closing: Open until filled.

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Principals and Teachers of the Transitions Center.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• USW Union, Behavior and Health Assistant.
• Rate of pay is beginning at $18.23 per hour
• Nine (9) months based upon established school year, 2023-2024 school year
• One (1) Full-time positions, Transitions Center
• Start date is upon expiration of the posting deadline and in accordance with Article XIII, Section C of the USW Contract

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will provide instructional and non-instructional services to students as outlined by assigned certified classroom teacher.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• To implement and/or monitor behavior treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher
• To provide direct and/or standby assistance for feeding, toileting, health care, and related medical services, etc. for students as legally allowable.
• To provide instruction at all locations to students under the meaningful direction and supervision of certified teacher and/or other certified support staff.
• Responsible for collecting and tabulating instructional data..
• To implement/provide community-based instruction as provided by teacher lesson plans.
• To provide non-instructional services to students such as, but not limited to; student mobility, general health and safety, loading/unloading buses, monitoring lunchroom and other unstructured time.
• To keep all student, parent and staff information confidential.
• To have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, other staff members and community members who visit SISD facilities or programs.
• To be able to lift and assist students weighing 75 lbs. or more.
• To be responsible for securing wheelchairs on buses, and any other duties that are necessary to provide a safe environment for students while traveling on a bus during the school day.
• To ensure a safe environment for students at all times.
• To meet and greet visitors in a positive, helpful manner.
• Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.

MARGINAL SKILLS:

• Maintenance and disinfecting of classroom equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Two years of experience working with developmentally disabled children, or two years of college in a related area.
• Must be able to work effectively with co-workers, students and parents.
• Must be able to lift and assist students weighing 75 lbs. or more.
• Good oral/written communication, comprehension, and math skills required.
• Good attendance history required.

TESTING MAY BE ADMINISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Arithmetic, spelling, vocabulary, number comparison, name comparison, and writing ability.

Job ID Number: 3830

*Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department*
"An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer"

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of: race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www.eeoc.gov/prohibited-employment-policiespractices.

Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Telephone: (989) 799-4733

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3830. Click on the “Apply” link next to the Job ID number. A cover letter and resume may be uploaded. All applicants who are conditionally considered for employment will be required to submit to a drug screen test.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.23 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with students with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person