Class Aide/Disability Aide

SCMCAA; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SCMCAA in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is seeking a Class Aide to provide specialized assistance to children with special needs in a Head Start classroom. This role involves working closely with teachers to create an inclusive educational environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and be knowledgeable about child development and program standards. Responsibilities include assisting with daily classroom activities and maintaining communication with parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of program curriculum and standards.
• Knowledge of basic child development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one attention to children with special needs.
• Assist with daily activities in the classroom.
• Communicate between parents and Center Staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of child development

Ability to handle emergency situations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE:

Class Aide w Disability Responsibilities SALARY RANGE: 5 SUPERVISES: N/A WORK STATION: Bus/Classroom REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Teacher Site Supervisor Education Manager GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A Class Aide with disabilities responsibilities will provide one-on-one attention to a child that has special needs or requires additional assistance.

The Class Aide is responsible for providing additional daily assistance with assigned children in the Head Start classroom.

The Class Aide will work alongside the teacher and teacher aide to provide an educational environment for all children enrolled in the Head Start classroom.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as a team with other teaching staff and assist with daily activities in the Head Start center as required.
• Responsible for assisting with special needs children as assigned.
• Assist the child in classroom, bathroom, mealtimes, playground, and field trips.
• Assist with documentation of required paperwork for children with special needs.
• Never leave child unattended at any time.
• Provide communication between staff and parents concerning children.
• Relay messages between parents and Center Staff.
• Be positive with parents and children as the program’s first and last contact of the day.
• Participate in appropriate Head Start training.
• Attend parent committee meetings, center staff meetings, in-service training, and other training as required or requested by management staff and/or supervisor.
• Ensure that emergency supplies are maintained and properly stored in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Ensure that communication system is tested regularly and kept in working order.
• The communication system is utilized for Head Start business only.
• Work cooperatively with all Head Start staff.
• Understand responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Read and understand Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
• Failure to follow reporting procedures, including incidents involving other staff members, may result in termination.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of program curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, and related program performance standards.
• Relate to children and parents in a positive, constructive manner.
• Develop and implement classroom activities based on children’s individual needs.
• Work well with other center staff, parents, and managers.
• Knowledge of all applicable bus safety regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of all Head Start transportation guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of basic child development, as well as child care and guidance knowledge.
• Maintain conduct that promotes a positive image to staff, parents, agency and community.
• Obtain initial medical exam and TB assessment within 30 days of employment.
• Complete a medical exam and TB assessment every five years following initial employment.
• Pass background screen, child abuse/neglect screen, drug screen, and be subject to random drug testing.

Additional requirements:

• Possess personal qualifications: emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the standards of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities.
• Must have good verbal communication skills and visual ability to observe children.
• Ability to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergencies.

Working Conditions:

• Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• Risk involved with travel on main highways, side streets and rural roads during the transportation of children.
• Risk of exposure to communicable diseases.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds, many times a day, climb into the school bus, bend, kneel and squat frequently.
• Job requires standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, running; and sitting in child sized chairs and/or on the floor.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position.
• They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position, including changes in location, classroom, caseload, and hours.
• The Executive Director may, at any time, for disciplinary purposes, the utilization of personnel, or for the general good of the program, reassign an employee from one position to another position.