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TITLE: Support Assistant FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 24+ college level semester hours completed along with the approved Work Keys Assessments (see below). Meets minimum qualifications established by the Cumberland County Board of Education. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must upload a resume', and one of the following to qualify: 1. College transcript showing a degree was earned 2. College transcript showing at least 48 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) uploaded into the application. 3. College transcript showing at least 24 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) plus Work Keys Assessments with passing scores in these 3 areas. This includes: Workplace Documents (Reading)- Score of 4 or better, Business Writing - Score of 3 or better, and Applied Mathematics- Score of 4 or better. Link to Site: Work Keys DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assists the teacher with planning, organizing, and evaluating instructional activities; developing classroom procedures; preparing necessary materials; and presenting instructional activities as directed by the teacher. - Assists the student to increase their confidence, self esteem and independence. - Attends to the students physical and personal care needs. - Assists the student who has difficulty communicating with others. - Supports students in social activities throughout the total school program. - Demonstrate respect for children of all abilities and from all social and cultural backgrounds. - Develop good relationships with children, their parents, and with teachers and other professionals such as speech, occupational and physical therapists. - Conducts self as a positive role model, enjoys working as part of a team and have a responsible attitude. - Maintain confidentiality standards. - Participates in Staff Development as required by Cumberland County Schools. - Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity. - Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned. BASIC LIFE OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS: - Walking (within the classroom, to and from buses, cafeteria, recreational areas and other areas in the school and at school related activities away from the school. - Climbs stairs as needed. - Stoop, kneel and sit on floor to interact with students. - Physically assist students in completing various motor activities including lifting and carrying. - Grasping scissors and writing implements to teach fine motor skills and to complete required planning activities. - Running when necessary to demonstrate motor skills and when necessary to maintain children in the designated instructional area. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS: - To provide physical restraint when necessary. - To feed students with disabilities who cannot feed themselves. - To lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs, the floor, mat tables, the toilet and the bus, etc. - To provide and assist students with personal hygiene, including changing diapers, menstrual pads, etc., needs during the school day. - To provide CPR/First Aide when necessary. ESSENTIAL VISUAL ACUITY FUNCTIONS: - To visually track and supervise movements of children. - To read IEP's and other printed material. ESSENTIAL AUDITORY ACUITY FUNCTIONS: - Auditory acuity necessary to be aware of student verbal behavior and other auditory cues necessary for effective classroom management. * Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.