Special Needs Assistant
2 weeks ago
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Program: Birth to Five Head Start
Employment Status: Non-exempt
DEPARTMENT: Disability/Mental Health Services
Job Classification: Regular, Full-time
REPORTS TO: Disability/Mental Health Technician
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Supervises: None
Location: Based out of the Central Administration Office, 101 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Special Needs Assistant provides on-site support to the classroom with children that have been diagnosed with a significant disability and works with children in accordance with the classroom management with a Mental Health Behavior Intervention plan. This requires the Special Needs Assistant to assist the teacher in stabilizing the learning environment through a daily curriculum lesson plan for a child with special needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED with experience working with young children.
- Must have Child Development Associate Credential or be in the process of obtaining one.
- Must successfully complete and maintain the following permits, and certifications:
- Food Handlers Permit; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date
- Adult/Infant/Toddler First Aid/CPR certification - to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
- Maintains open lines of communication with immediate supervisor.
- Assists in the classroom to provide support and technical assistance to the teacher with those children experiencing difficulty in managing their emotions and behaviors.
- Implements and applies long- and short-term objectives/goals of I.E.P. (Individual Educational Plan) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and assists teachers on implementation as well as provides materials to children with special needs.
- Follows day to day direction by classroom teacher regarding daily lesson plans, classroom schedules and activities.
- Cooperates with classroom staff and works collaboratively with the Disability/Mental Health staff, Special Education staff, Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), therapists, Local Education Agency (LEA), while implementing appropriate behavior management techniques for children with disabilities.
- Assists assigned child or children with developing their social emotional skills.
- Assists the child with toileting or other personal care as needed during hours of operation.
- Provides individualized instruction to enhance the child's learning capabilities.
- Reinforces positive and acceptable social behaviors.
- Meets with Disability/Mental Health Technician or Coordinator to discuss progress and strategies.
- Observe and assist the child on a daily basis to create a safe, healthy learning environment in the classroom.
- To supervise children at all times and assure the safety of all children including the assigned child.
- Promotes high self-esteem, is a good role model, follows the agency's behavior management system and code of ethics.
- Must comply with the applicable confidentiality provisions in Part B or Part C of IDEA and maintain confidentiality of the child's record.
- Maintains daily documentation of assigned child or children and documents progress of each child in the agency database daily.
- Attends Head Start workshops and training sessions when assigned.
- Will provide visual aids, modified schedules, flipcharts and other tools needed to best meet the needs of the child.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Requires 24 clock hours annually.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, TB screen, physical and functional capacity evaluation prior to the first day of employment.
- Must have transportation and current liability coverage on vehicle to be used in the performance of job duties. Moderate travel on a daily basis may be required.
- Possesses a valid Texas Driver's license (Operators-Class C) and is subject to review/approval by insurance company on driving record.
- Dresses in appropriate attire with a neat personal appearance.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Proof of work eligibility must be provided.
- Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of activities.
- Influences people in their opinions, attitudes, or judgments about ideas.
- Makes judgments or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria -- relies on one or more of the five physical senses.
- Makes decisions based on measurable or verifiable data.
- Able to give and receive instructions in a courteous, cooperative, conscientious, and tactful manner when dealing with co-workers, children, parents and volunteers.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
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