Job Description

DefinitionThis job posting is for a competitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.Under immediate supervision, is responsible for the personal care of children with physical disabilities during the school year; performs related duties as required.Examples of Work

• Assists in toileting children with physical disabilities.
• Diapers students who must be changed and lifts them to and from the diapering table.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and areas used by children with physical disabilities.
• Helps feed children with physical disabilities during lunch by carrying trays and feeding children by hand if necessary.
• Helps students into coats, boots and other wearing apparel and assists in the removal of such apparel.
• Assists mainstreamed students in such classes as Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Music, Art, and adaptive Physical Education.
• Assists with the supervision of students during indoor and outdoor recreation periods.
• May, if hired on a calendar year basis, wash walls, windows, furniture, lockers and woodwork; clean kitchen area and kitchen appliances when school is not in session.
• May after appropriate training by Columbus Public Schools profession medical personnel, perform catheterizations and change bricker bags of students.
• May, after appropriate training by physical and/or occupational therapists, adjust prone boards, and position on and remove students from the prone boards.
• Assists students who are self-contained in the orthopedic handicap resource classroom.
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum QualificationsAny combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade and one (1) year of experience in maintaining control of and teaching appropriate behavior to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in residential or non-residential programs and facilities or one (1) year as a Child Care Attendant with the Columbus Public Schools or comparable experience elsewhere.Substitution(s): An associate\'s degree in mental health/chemical dependency and mental retardation technology or equivalent may be substituted for the required experience.Possession of a valid driver\'s license.Test/Job Contact InformationThe names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to Merge candidates on an existing eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this position within the filing period indicated above and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment. Anything below 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human Resources at .The examination process consists of a training and experience evaluation which accounts for 100% of the total score.All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate\'s name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and may include a pre-employment drug test.The certification process will be the top 10 candidates on the eligible list, or top 25% of the list, whichever is greater, based on overall test score.Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies.Columbus City Schools is proud of the opportunities and advantages we offer to our employees and we are committed to providing high-quality benefits and programs designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Columbus City Schools offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, and other voluntary benefits like Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Legal Insurance. Columbus City Schools truly values healthy living and healthy minds. We offer an Employee Assistance Program to help resolve any issues that may interfere with daily life and a comprehensive wellness program that includes Weight Loss Support, Health Screenings, Fitness Classes, and so much more. For more information on the benefits offered, please visit . Please note that benefits vary according to bargaining unit contract provisions and/or job classification.011. Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

022. FOR QUESTIONS 2 THROUGH 12, ENTER WHOLE NUMBERS ONLY - DO NOT ENTER ANY TEXT. How many times (total number of times) in your previous work history have you fed an individual with physical disabilities?033) How many times in your previous work history have you changed the diaper of an individual with physical disabilities?044) How many times in your previous work history have you performed a clean intermittent catheterization on an individual with physical disabilities?055) How many times in your previous work history have you emptied the ureterostomy bag of an individual with physical disabilities?066) How many times in your previous work history have you emptied the Bricker bag of an individual with physical disabilities?077) How many times in your previous work history have you massaged the bladder of an individual with physical disabilities?088) How many times in your previous work history have you assisted an individual with physical disabilities to use restroom facilities?099) How many times in your previous work history have you lifted an individual with physical disabilities in and out of a wheelchair?1010) How many times in your previous work history have you assisted a student with physical disabilities in a classroom or educational setting?1111) How many times in your previous work history have you assisted a mentally challenged student in a classroom setting?1212) How many times in your previous work history have you led games and/or recreation with students who are disabled or mentally challenged?1313) Do you have a Certificate as a State Tested Nursing Assistant? If yes, please attach it to this application.1414) Do you have a Paraprofessional Educational Aide permit through the Ohio Department of Education? If yes, please attach it to this application.1515) Do you have a Paraprofessional Student Monitor permit through the Ohio Department of Education? If yes, please attach it to this application.1616) How many years of college have you completed (1 year = 30 Semester / 45 quarter hours)? If any, please attach an official college transcript indicating hours completed to this application.

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