Head Start - Pre K Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Nature of Work

Assist classroom staff in implementing the individualized goals and objectives set forth for a particular child / children that has been identified as needing specialized assistance. Aide will observe and record specific behavioral data as well as targeted goals and objectives and routinely communicate observations and progress with program staff, consultants and parents.

Education

A child development associate (CDA) credential or be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years; or have an college degree from an accredited institution or be enrolled in a program leading to a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), child development (CD) or related field.

Essential Functions

• Be familiar with and adhere to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, State of Louisiana licensing requirements, the RCCDC written work plan, and agency's policies and procedures
• Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with all staff and families, to include respect for culture, diversity and ethnicity.
• Participate in annual program self-assessment and continuous quality improvement initiatives of the overall program.
• Monitor and ensure confidentiality of children records

Position Specific Essential Functions :

Classroom Activity

1. Adapt planned activities, materials and equipment to facilitate participation by special needs child / children.

2. Help promote communication, play and socialization between the special needs child / children and other children in the classroom.

3. Perform required care-giving activities for child / children, i.e. feeding, toileting, dressing etc.

4. Implement behavior management techniques and monitor progress & effectiveness

5. Observe, record and monitor child's / children's progress in the classroom

Collaboration with Classroom Staff

1. Assist staff in implementing curriculum and individualized goals for the special needs child / children to promote growth and learning in all developmental areas.

2. Routinely communicate observations and progress with classroom staff, consultants and parents. Insure that professional ethics and confidentiality are maintained.

Additional Job Responsibilities

1. Attend meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.

2. Serve as 2nd bus monitor for centers with bus transportation

3. Generate In-Kind.

4. Other duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Employees within this classification are required to :

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