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Head Start Teacher Assistant (0-5)

Head Start Teacher Assistant (0-5)

Springfield Urban LeagueSpringfield, IL, US
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Job Description

SPRINGFIELD URBAN LEAGUE, INC.

TEACHER ASSISTANT (0-5) Head Start – 9 Month Position

Work Location : 770 Apple Orchard Road, Springfield, IL

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY : The position of the Teacher Assistant regardless of race, creed, or disability is primarily responsible for building and building a classroom community for pre-school children as well as promoting family involvement in the classroom. Through training and other activities, the teacher assistant will provide a safe and creative atmosphere for the growth and development of children and will provide training and technical assistance to the teacher assistant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Signs in and out when arriving and leaving any Head Start site.
  • Timely daily arrival to work.
  • Greets children and parents as well as co-workers with a warm, positive, and respectful.
  • Works with parents and caregivers, providing information and supportive services as needed. This includes conducting a Family Assessment with each enrolled family and negotiating / implementing an Individualized Family Partnership Agreement with them, as well as quarterly meetings with those families who have selected to receive ongoing services. This includes completing required contacts and paperwork for the services provided to each assigned family.
  • Makes appropriate referrals for families and children and follows up on referrals to determine if services were received and needs were met.
  • Interview interested families during enrollment for completion of application and enrollment process by utilizing application checklist.
  • Provide completed application to the Site Manager for review and approval.
  • Obtain income documentation to verify eligibility.
  • Provide actual income documentations, i.e. W2, 1040, RASP, Child support, etc. to ERSEA Coordinator.
  • Obtain hard copies of IEP’s and IFSP’s during enrollment.
  • Hard copies of IEP’s and IFSP’s will be provided to Special Services Coordinator in 24 hours.
  • M aintain files in a locked file cabinet.
  • Send via U.S. Mail official notification to families to inform them of selection for enrollment.
  • Enter reasons and causes of absences into ChildPlus daily.
  • Per the Attendance Document Procedures, provides follow-up on children with attendance issues by making contact with families within the hour of the absence.
  • Works closely with teaching staff to coordinate home visits (when agreed upon by both parties), share pertinent information, collaborate on family concerns, and provide united support to families.
  • Attends staff meetings, training sessions, Family Committee Meetings and Community Service Provider Meetings as recommended by the Family Resource Development Coordinator.
  • Provides crisis intervention services to Head Start families within the scope of the agency’s resources.
  • Distributes information regarding adult education, employment, male involvement, and family involvement to Head Start families.
  • Distributes health education information to classroom staff and parents and forwards incoming health-related records and information to the site’s Data Clerk.
  • Offers updates regarding local social service and health service-related resources for families.
  • Helps identify medical and dental issues and makes referrals to health agencies.
  • Assists with ongoing health screenings held at each Site or in the community as arranged by the Health Services Staff.
  • Submits records of children’s illnesses and health needs as identified in the assigned classrooms and assures that proper follow-up action is taken in consultation with the parent and / or a health professional.
  • Works with Data Clerk to maintain records required in the children’s site files.
  • Provides assistance and support in health emergencies at the site and provides follow-up, as appropriate.
  • Consults with staff on child abuse and neglect issues and fulfills mandated reporter duties per State of Illinois laws.
  • Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Employee will comply with the policies and procedures for bus monitoring. Bus monitoring services will consist of (but not limited to) securing all children in seatbelts, taking attendance, securing authorized signatures when releasing the child from the bus. Employee will also maintain control and ensure the safety of the children on the bus at all times.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, with consideration given to the priority of

direct services to families.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Minimum Educational Standards : A credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field. Desired Educational standards : Bachelor’s Degree in social services or related field.
  • Ability to communicate and work well with parents, children, staff, and community agency personnel
  • Ability to pass a medical examination identifying freedom from communicable disease
  • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Must have a current Illinois Driver’s License, reliable transportation for self and others for use in program activities, and proof of car insurance required by the State of Illinois
  • Willingness to learn and uphold Springfield Urban League Head Start Policies and Procedures and have a positive attitude toward direction
  • Must meet the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Licensing Standards for working at a Head Start Center
  • Ability to adequately complete program records and reports, organize time and materials effectively, understand written program materials
  • Benefits

    Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan. We offer vacation, sick and personal pay based on date of hire.

    Pay for this position is based on education credentials and experience. The pay range is $15.00 to $17.75

    The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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