Resources Assistant - Student Support Services - ESE Parent Assistant - JOB #3498 - School Board of Highlands County : Job Details

Position Type: Student Support Services/Resource AssistantDate Posted: 12/5/2024Location: Exceptional Student EducationClosing Date: 12/18/2024THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTYPOSTION TITLE: Resource Assistant ASSIGNMENT: Resource Assistant - Student Support Services - ESE Parent Assistant MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or equivalent

Valid Florida driver's license

Provide own transportation

Must maintain valid Florida driver's license and maintain a good driving record showing no DUI convictions

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds

Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Physical requirements may increase based on specific job requirements

Training in parenting skills and/or child development

Knowledge of the school system

Bilingual

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of Individualized Education Plans

Knowledge of outside agencies such as APD, VR, Social Security

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Makes home visits as requested by schools through Brief Service Referral (BSR).

Works cooperatively with schools and staff to meet needs of students with disabilities and their families

Provides services at schools as assigned by Principal or designee.

Visits schools to determine needs of students.

Visits families to determine needs of the families (i.e., clothing, food, medical services, agency supports, etc.)

Maintains close coordination with school personnel, outside agencies, community resources, referral services to families of students with disabilities

Prepares reports (as required) and maintains records.

Coordinates ESE Parent Advisory Activities

District representative on the Inter Agency Council

Coordinates Department of Education Parent Survey

Attends IEP meetings as needed

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Other duties as assigned by supervising administrator TERM: Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process APPRAISAL: Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies PAY GRADE: According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Salary Schedule NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, please contact: Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources 426 School Street Sebring, FL 33870 863-###-#### [email protected] 7/2015 Board Approved 4/25/2017 Modified 12/1/2021GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL: All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job

Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public

Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment

Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings

Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing

Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions

Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks

Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions

Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity

Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over