BECEP ECSE Instructional Aide

About the role

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for an ECSE Instructional Aide at BECEP. This position requires the Aide to assist in a classroom and provide services (under the direction of a Special Education Teacher) to children ages three to six with an Individual Education Program. All jobs will be evaluated on a formal basis at least once per calendar year; additional evaluation may be required at the discretion of the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Know, understand and support the approved Personnel Policies and Procedures of BECEP and Bismarck Public Schools.
• Attend all pre-service and in-service training, and meetings as required.
• Participate in daily planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom activities and child performance with the classroom teacher.
• Work with individuals or groups of children, without direct supervision, in the classroom or on the playground.
• Assist the teacher with the supervision and care of children during designated school hours.
• Assist the children with loading and unloading buses, dressing, toileting, diapering, washing, and tooth brushing activities as needed.
• Assist the substitute teacher and ensure children’s needs are being met in the absence of the teacher.
• Be responsible for all assigned documentation.
• Respect the cultural and ethnic values of families.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding BECEP children and families.
• Demonstrate a caring approach when working with children and their families.
• Communicate all child information and questions to teacher.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry children and equipment (up to 25 pounds).
• Be aware of and follow all safety and emergency procedures.
• Act as a positive, contributing team member in working with staff.
• Provide own transportation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Schedule

Hours of work will be 7:15 AM‑11:00 AM and 11:30 AM‑3:30 PM Monday‑Thursday.