Title I Technical Assistance Manual

1. The position exists to perform the function.

For example:

• A person is hired to proofread documents. The ability to proofread accurately is an essential function, because this is the reason that this position exists.

• A company advertises a position for a "floating" supervisor to substitute when regular supervisors on the day, night, and graveyard shifts are absent. The only reason this position exists is to have someone who can work on any of the three shifts in place of an absent supervisor. Therefore, the ability to work at any time of day is an essential function of the job.