Special Education Aide

Shift: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

The Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide provides additional support in the classroom. The paraprofessional/teacher aide's goal is to assist in providing a well-organized, smooth functioning classroom environment in which all children can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

 Interactions with Children

• Interact with individual children and groups daily through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc
• Develop an individual relationship with each child build on trust and respect.
• Use appropriate language, interactions and positive discipline while modeling positive behavior.
• Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background.
• Ensure confidentiality, promote ethical practices, and maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Continuously monitor children to always ensure safety and report child abuse and neglect.
• Assist in individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.

Communication with Parents

Assessment

Assist in documenting ongoing observation and evaluation of children's development and progress.

Administrative Functions

Maintain a positive attitude

Maintain current infant/child CPR and first aid certification.

Education, Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to communicate with staff and families
• Ability to effectively present information to families, employees, community members, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain working relationships with staff and families
• Ability to work with skill in problem solving strategies that benefits program quality