Preschool Aides
2 months ago
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher / Preschool Coordinator
FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Level 3
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None
APPROVED ON: 02/14/2023
SUMMARY: Provides assistance to preschool children with disabilities or special needs, or with typical development, while supporting the District's efforts to provide a safe environment and a meaningful and fulfilling preschool education for all attending preschoolers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Change or place diapers on children as needed and assist children with using toileting and hand-washing
- Assist with food preparation, food service, sanitary food handling and storage and assist children by tube feeding when necessary
- Continuous observation for signs of illness and infestations, such as lice/mites, or child abuse or neglect
- Ensure the safety of all children during outdoor activities in approved designated areas
- Utilizes sanitary measures, such as approved hand washing techniques, to ensure a healthy environment
- Provide child guidance and administers appropriate and approved measures of discipline; informs supervisor of serious student behavioral problems as needed
- Lead or facilitate developmentally appropriate group activities (centers)
- Maintains accurate and up to date on health needs, nutritional requirements, allergies, adaptive devices information for classroom children
- Supervise students outside of the classroom where and when requested
- Complete and submit all applicable Medicaid Direct Service reimbursement claims paperwork
- Promote positive student behavior by setting a good example and treating all fellow staff members and students with respect and courtesy
- Attend ongoing training as needed to stay informed of developments in the profession
- Collect data on students' abilities and input into the assessment system
- Ability to use standard classroom equipment
- Ability to deal effectively with special needs and pre-school aged children
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
- Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
- Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
- Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- CPI Training desirable
- Previous pre-school experience preferred
- Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
- IVP Fingerprint clearance card
- Able to obtain current First Aid/CPR certification along with a Tuberculosis test.
Computer Proficiency: The ability to read and respond to district emails and interact with the work order tracking system.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor office environment.This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
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