Hs Special Needs Teacher Aide, Prescott Valley
Company: Northern Arizona Council of Governments
Location: Prescott Valley
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
$13.09/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 41 wks/yrNACOG Head Start offers tuition
assistance, and standard work schedule of Mon - Fri, 7:30 am - 4
pm, and no weekends.SummaryIn compliance with Federal Law, all
persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility
to work in the United States and to complete the required
employment eligibility verification form upon hire.The Special
Needs Teacher Aide works directly with special needs children in
the classroom. Acts as an integral part of the classroom teaching
team; assists the classroom teacher in planning and implementing
age appropriate activities based on IEP goals. Works under the
supervision of the Teacher and is responsible for temporary
assignments of teacher duties as assigned by his/her supervisor,
the Center Director or the Head Start Director.Essential Duties and
ResponsibilitiesDirectly supervise and assist children with special
needs in performing daily activities in the Head Start Center.Uses
positive guidance and behavior management techniques as stated in
IEP for student under the supervision of the Teacher and/or Center
Director.Assists children in performing daily activities in the
Head Start classroom.Completes paperwork, writes daily anecdotes,
filing, and other documentation as required.Attends and actively
participates in staff meetings, training sessions, C.D.A./ECE
classes, and related career development classes.Is involved in
parent/teacher conferences, IEP's and other meetings as
necessary.Assists special needs children in their daily routine,
which may include diapering, feeding, etc.Assists children in
serving food, learning table behavior, and good nutritional
habits.Participates in playground supervision of children's
activities.Assists with developmental assessments/testing under
direction of the Teacher or Center Director as needed.Assists in
transitioning activities under direction of the Center Director
and/or Teacher.Communicates progress and other information daily
with therapist and classroom teachers.Maintains strict child
confidentiality.High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and
meeting program and federal deadlines.Performs related duties, as
assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory
responsibilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education and/or
ExperienceExperience and training equivalent to a high school
diploma or GED and experience working with preschool children. Must
meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the
Arizona Health Services Department. Must enroll in and actively
pursue Child Development Associate credential (C.D.A.) or ECE
training upon employment, as necessary.Required Knowledge, Skills,
& AbilitiesPreschoolclassroom experience and knowledge of special
needs, or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate
effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge
of Head Start program and philosophy required. Ability to maintain
effective working relationships with people of varied social,
cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable.Bilingual
proficiency and/or experience working in a multicultural setting,
preferred.Other Skills and AbilitiesAbility to read and comprehend
simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to
write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present
information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers,
clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add
and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's
and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of
American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability
to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.Certificates and LicensesObtain Department
of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance CardObtain Food Handlers
Certification if required by the County Health DepartmentObtain CPR
and First Aide CertificationPhysical Demands and Work
EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those that
must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;
walk; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The
employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather
conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually
loud.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this
position.Benefits include: Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Sick &
HolidayPayNACOG follows all CDC Guideline for COVID-19.
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