Special Needs Assistant

6 days ago

Clermont, Florida, United States Episcopal Children's Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Assistant to join our team at Episcopal Children's Services. As a Special Needs Assistant, you will provide individualized support to children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors in a classroom setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide individualized support to assigned children to help them participate in classroom activities.
  • Use teaching strategies that illustrate the CLASS philosophy in Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.
  • Assist classroom Teacher by actively keeping children engaged during large group activities.
  • Purposefully interact with children and extend play and learning.
  • Assist in the assessments and collection of documentation for assigned children.
  • Provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using Conscious Discipline positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline policy.
  • Develop nurturing relationships with each child that encourage his or her social and emotional development.
  • Maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards (these may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Head Start).
  • Follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling, and storing of medication.
  • Ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
  • Maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
  • Provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
  • Inform parents concerning their children's progress formally and informally, which may include parent notes, portfolios, or parent conferences.
  • Eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
  • Communicate regularly with other staff to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
  • Follow directions and assignments as given by supervisor.
  • Work collaboratively and attentively with the in-class Coach and Program Support Specialists to meet the needs of assigned children.
  • Maintain appropriate records and maintain confidentiality.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) required.
  • An associate degree in child development, special education, early childhood education or related field and experience working with children with special needs highly preferred.
Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children.
  • Knowledge of the effects of trauma on children's development.
  • Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
  • Ability to exercise control, emotional maturity and maintain appropriate classroom discipline.
  • Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships and work effectively with diverse staff and families.
  • Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records.
  • A willingness to learn and continue personal education.
Certifications
  • Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
  • Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
  • Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
  • Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30.
  • Commence within ninety (90) days and complete within 1 year of employment the DCF required 45-hour training.
  • *For non FCCPC holders, apply for FCCPC credential (Birth-5) within 90 days of hire.
Environmental Conditions
  • Work involves constant visual supervision of children and tolerance of loud noise.
  • Environment includes indoor classroom and outdoor playground.
  • Ability to travel to multiple centers within assigned geographic area. Center assignment may change depending on enrolled children and needs.
Essential Physical Skills
  • Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
  • Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
  • Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

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