Lindley: 6.5hr PK Special Education Assistant NAEYC

About the role

This position assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom environment. It also involves assisting students with daily living activities, clerical duties, and supporting classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects.
• Assist individual and small groups of students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects in various subject areas.
• Answer questions, provide examples, and offer emotional support to students.
• Perform daily living and self-care activities as assigned, including toileting, changing diapers and soiled clothing, assisting with positioning and mobility needs, and personal hygiene tasks.
• Prepare typing, duplicating, and filing instructional materials; grade student tests and assignments; record grades; take and record attendance.
• Explain classroom assignments and homework instructions; assist teachers with implementing lesson plans and instructional activities; assist with student understanding of classroom rules and procedures.
• Accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes; escort students to and from buses and classes; push student wheelchairs; lift students in and out of wheelchairs; load and unload students on and off of buses.
• Provide behavioral support for students according to established policies and procedures; monitor students during outdoor activities and field trips; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Aid students in developing independent living, organizational, communication, social, and self-help skills; assist with handling educational materials; assist students with eating activities as needed.
• Assist students with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and related exercises as assigned by the position; utilize and assist students with adaptive equipment.
• Follow health and safety practices and procedures; assist with maintaining classroom and other assigned areas in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
• Support the FWCS Schools of Success mission and embody the six core competencies in daily work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong office computer and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices and basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.
• Two years of college experience, a two-year college degree from an accredited college, passed the Para-Pro Assessment, one year or 1000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children, passed annual school-level evaluations, completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college, or hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Qualifications

• Two years of college experience.
• A two-year college degree from an accredited college.
• Passed the Para-Pro Assessment.
• One year or 1000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children.
• Passed annual school-level evaluations.
• Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college.
• Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Skills

• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices and basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various environments.
• Manual dexterity to perform specific duties.
• Postural endurance to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Flexibility to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch.
• Visual acuity for close vision and the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and stamina to lift, carry, push, or pull up to twenty (25) pounds or more.

Benefits

The position supports the FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower all students to reach their potential through equitable and relevant community-connected experiences to ensure students achieve at least one of the 4E’s - (Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment, or Entrepreneurship.)

Schedule

Full-time position.

Pay

Salary range on posting is for fully qualified applicants.