Responsible for: Teaching children with disabilities to understand, overcome, compensate for, and/or adjust to their disability through the use of adaptive instructional strategies, instructional accommodations, individualized learning activities, and specifically designed services
Qualifications:
Possess a valid certification as a Special Education Teacher
Possess the ability to provide all special education requirements in grades Kindergarten to 12
Possess the ability to instruct in specific subject areas if the curriculum taught is adjusted to the needs and skills of identified students with disabilities and is different in learning objectives, content and instructional times, instructional methods and materials, expected levels of achievement or procedures for evaluation from those planned courses used to instruct regular education students of comparable chronological age
Work Year: TAEA contract
Performance Responsibilities:
Assists students with disabilities by using special strategies, including adaptation of curriculum and materials
Develops accommodations and specific interventions to meet student needs
Incorporates effective instruction methods, learning activities, and specifically designed services
Renders diagnostic and prescriptive services in instructional programs, which are designed within an Individual Education Program to serve students having one or more disabilities
Offers pre-vocational diagnostic and assessment activities, as well as career-awareness activities such as job shadowing
Identifies the interests and abilities of students; provides basic occupational and career information
Provides diverse occupational training and community transition or sheltered workshop experiences for students whose IEP requires such activities
Co-teaches in a regular education classroom and assists in curriculum modification
Conducts student activities including paid/unpaid work experience in a community-based operation
Involves the business enterprise of the employee in paid or unpaid settings and the coordination of job training agreements
Ensures appropriate placement of students in a work or community transition setting related to their career objectives
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Physically able to perform job responsibilities, including lifting and handling at least 25 lbs.. regularly and at least 50 lbs. on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment 1
Work Environment:
The work duties of this position are generally performed within a classroom and school environment, with standard classroom and school equipment available.
1 The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Trinity Area School District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Title: Assistant Director of Special Education
Position Type: Exempt
Responsible to: Director of Special Education
Responsible for: The Assistant Director of Special Education shall provide leadership and
supervision of the special education programs and services, K-5, to ensure
that students with disabilities are appropriately served and supported in
the least restrictive environment.
Qualifications:
● Possess a Pennsylvania-approved Supervisor of Special Education Certificate
● Possess expertise in both spoken and written communication with the ability to work
with the public
Work Year: 260 Days
Performance Responsibilities:
● Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education
● Evaluates existing programs as an ongoing responsibility and recommends changes and
additions as needed
● Provides leadership in recommending new programs and developing an improved
understanding of existing programs
● Follows procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment, and re-evaluation of students
with regard to the special needs, Chapter 14, 15, and 16 students
● Follows procedures for referral, securing medical reports, psychological examination,
and placement
● Assists in recruitment, selection, and recommendation for hiring of any special
education personnel
● Assumes responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and
other documents legally required or administratively useful
● Develops and maintains complete and cumulative individual records of all children
receiving special education services or enrolled in special education classes (Chapter 14,
15, and 16 qualified students)
● Arranges for the transportation of all children with disabilities who require special
transportation, while addressing transportation needs/concerns as they arise.
● Makes recommendations for requisitioning, ordering, and acquiring materials and
equipment, based on student need
● Consults with parents of students enrolled in the special education program
● Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development; (keeping current
with literature, new research findings, and improved techniques, and for attending
appropriate professional meetings and conventions)
● Collaboratively Plans and conducts staff development meetings and professional
development
● Monitors teacher compliance with mandated regulations
● Assists in the development of district policies and administrative rules that relate directly
to the primary duties of the Director of Special Education
● Assist in facilitating the staff development for all TASD special service aides
● Assist in scheduling the academic programs, staffing, and transportation for all ESY
students
● Assists in supervising all Special Service Aides and completes the schedules of each aide
● Coordinates and collaborates with related service providers, such as OT, PT, Hearing,
Vision, and Speech
● Provides individualized coaching/instruction to teachers not following regulations
related to IDEA to ensure district compliance
● Uses technology resources to enhance communication with special education staff and
parents
● Assists in holding parent trainings as required through PDE
● Makes recommendations when a Special Education Revision Notice is required to the
district’s Special Education Plan, per PDE requirements
● Holds Special Education Department meetings at elementary and intermediate school
levels.
● Maintains communication with parents, staff, and agencies by returning phone calls,
voicemails, and emails promptly
● Organizes the Special Education Office for effective, efficient daily function and provide
daily direction to clerical staff regarding tasks and projects to be completed
● Helping to reinforce and oversee district policies, procedures, and guidelines
● Acts as the LEA for students who attend out-of-district private academic and approved
private school educational placements
● Assists in the data collection for state reporting and the development of required special
education reports (i.e., special education plan, contingency reports, Act 16)
● Performs all other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor, Assistant
Superintendent and/or Superintendent of Schools
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with their hands
and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Physically able to perform job
responsibilities, including being able to lift and handle at least 10 lbs. on a regular basis and at
least 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a
sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.
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Work Environment:
The work duties of this position are generally performed within an office environment, with
standard office equipment available.
Title: School Police Officer
Position Type: Non- Exempt
Responsible to: Superintendent
Responsible for: Preserving and protecting all district students, personnel and property and promoting issues of school-wide safety
Minimum Qualifications:
Evidence of Act 120 training
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a certified police officer
Experience working with juveniles and the Juvenile Court System
Knowledge of School Law
Knowledge of technology as related to specific job functions
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Law Enforcement field
Minimum of five (5) years as a supervisor
Work Year: 180 days
Performance Responsibilities:
Serve as the student safety coordinator and work in conjunction with the director of transportation
Work closely with administrators regarding campus activities
Inspect school premises prior to opening and closing in regards to security
Supervise authorized student gatherings at various campus locations at the direction of the Superintendent
Assist with school bus supervision before and after school at the direction of the Superintendent
Monitor students, campus, and parking lots during lunch break, before school, and after school
Tour the campus to ensure that school and district policies are being enforced
Exhibit good judgment and initiative in emergency situations
Establish and maintain good rapport with students
Investigate issues of harassment, bullying, assault, vandalism, smoking and other offenses as determined by the principal
Evaluate the district’s security program on a continuing basis and recommend changes or draft plans as necessary
Coordinate any special security needs as deemed necessary for public meetings and school events
Work with administrators, faculty and staff and students at each school to ensure proper security and safety measures are implemented as related to employees, property, and facilities
Maintains current data on juveniles involved in the criminal justice system and assure that proper notification to school personnel is made as prescribed by Pennsylvania Statute
Develop and coordinate an ongoing staff development program for employees who have security responsibilities
Serve as a district contact person to provide or coordinate in-service activities for student groups on various aspects of school security as requested by the principal
Develop and implement strategies to minimize property loss and maintain inventory control
Work closely with local law enforcement agencies and the school administration regarding the scheduling of regular building checks, routine security procedures, and special security problems
Act as a liaison with public safety authorities and school resource officers on all matters affecting school security
Develop and implement prevention strategies with the principals in an effort to minimize the likelihood of school violence
Conduct presentations to various community groups and organizations relative to school security
Court Work- schedule necessary cases for court; complete associated paperwork; conduct pre-court investigation; prepare recommendation for pre-trial hearing; present recommendation at hearing; make referrals to any appropriate agencies
Attend Student Assistant Meetings-make recommendations to the team; conduct one on one counseling with clients
Speak to classes about juvenile crime, drugs, alcohol, teen pregnancy, bullying, and careers in law enforcement
Emergency/crisis situations-partner with school resource personnel and the local police to develop crisis/emergency plans; respond to district- wide/school community emergencies
The district will provide the school police officer a proper state ORI number
Approves facility use permit per board policy and agreements with other municipalities
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Physically able to perform job responsibilities, including able to lift and handle at least 25 lbs. on a regular basis and at least 50 lbs. on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.1
Work Environment:
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some work duties of this position are performed within a school environment, with standard office equipment and school equipment available.
Trinity Area School District is looking for a full-time hall/traffic monitor. This job would require the candidate to work forty hours per week and be able to work both indoors and outdoors during possible inclement weather. The candidate is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment within the school premises by overseeing student movement in hallways and common areas. Key duties include monitoring hallways during class transitions, the school cafeteria during lunch periods, and directing traffic during arrival and dismissal times. This would require the directing of school transportation and also pedestrian and vehicular traffic during arrival and dismissal times to ensure the safety of students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This job will pay seventeen dollars per hour and also full medical benefits.
Responsible to: Classroom Teacher/Director of Special Education/Principal
Responsible for: Works closely with one or more students with disabilities regularly to provide personal, physical, emotional, behavioral, and classroom assistance
Qualifications:
Highly qualified status. Must have a secondary school diploma and one (1) of the following:
At least two (2) years of postsecondary study
Associate’s degree or higher degree
Evidence of meeting a rigorous standard of quality through a state or local assessment
Possesses all clearances required by the district
Ability and desire to interact with students
Ability and desire to work in a school environment
Ability to communicate with teachers, students, other school personnel, and parents
Pass tests required by the district
Ability to complete data reports for progress monitoring and ACCESS billing purposes
Work Year: School year as per contract
Performance Responsibilities:
Assists the student(s) to whom assigned in personal and physical tasks
Hears the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them
Performs simple errands and tasks for student(s)
Accompanies the students(s) to whom assigned to different places in the building as needed
Establishes a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement
Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student personnel evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned
Performs the tasks associated with the position of teacher aide
Performs other duties associated with this position as assigned by the principal and/or teacher, or special education director
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Physically able to perform job responsibilities, including lifting and handling at least 25 lbs. regularly and at least 50 lbs. on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.1
Work Environment:
The work duties of this position are generally performed within a school environment, with standard office and school equipment available.
1 The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Trinity Area School District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
JAM/bjo 2/2017
Carol Davis
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume to:
Mr. Ricci Rich
Director of Athletics
Trinity Area School District
231 Park Ave
Washington, PA 15301
Email: rrich@trinityhillers.net
Carol Davis
Please email a letter of interest and your resume to Aaron Scott at ascott@trinityhillers.net, or call 724-223-2000, Ext. 6508.
Position Description
Title: Custodian
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Responsible to: Director of Facilities, Principal, or appropriate Administrator
Responsible for: Routine manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of facilities
Qualifications: Must have the ability to stand for extended periods. Exhibit manual dexterity to use equipment. To see and read printed material with or without visual aids. Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly. Must have physical agility to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted: to push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, walk, climb a ladder, and reach overhead.
Necessary and Special Qualifications:
Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment. Sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, and oral/written communication skills are required to perform all responsibilities. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and climate conditions. Ability to travel to more than one work location during the day if assigned to an itinerant position. Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet minimum, necessary, and special qualifications and perform each satisfactorily
The essential performance responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions
Terms of Employment:
12 months. Salary determined according to CBA between Trinity Area School District and Trinity Area Education Support Professionals (Maintenance & Custodians)
Performance Responsibilities:
Monitor school district property and report incidents of concern
Snow removal, weeding, and mulching flowerbeds and playgrounds
Remove and properly dispose of trash
Scrub, strip and refinish floors, dust mop, wet mop, sweep and spray buff floors
Vacuum, shampoo, and clean rugs and carpet
Scrub and clean restroom fixtures and keep restrooms supplied
Dust, polish, and clean by washing walls, doors, windows, lockers, furniture, woodwork, and other above-floor surfaces including those only accessible via a ladder or other established lifting apparatus as required
Move furniture and set rooms for special events
Notify the supervisor of equipment conditions and facility needs
Perform minor building maintenance to include painting areas only accessible via a ladder or other established lifting apparatus as required
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, principal, or appropriate administrator
Model non-discriminatory behavior at all times and follow established safe work practices
Follow established TASD policies and procedures at all times
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Physically able to perform job responsibilities, including occasionally required to lift and handle at least 75 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis. Regular exposure to maintenance equipment, chemicals, and products is required. Exposure to weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.1
Work Environment:
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.
1 The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Trinity Area School District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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