Early Childhood Program Support Specialist

Abilene ISD; United States; On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Job summary

Abilene ISD seeks a Program Support Assistant at the Long Early Learning Center to assist the Head Start Director in serving children and families. This Title I campus requires the candidate to be Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind.

The position is a non-exempt clerical/paraprofessional role with duties including attendance record-keeping, checking Aesop for substitutes, answering phones, transferring student records, ARD meeting assistance, classroom support, and helping with events to

Qualifications

• Title I campus; Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind.
• Must have at least 48 college hours or attend Paraprofessional Academy through Abilene ISD.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Assist office personnel with clerical duties including record keeping of staff and student absences.
• Check Aesop each morning to determine staff absences and obtain substitutes.
• Answer phone and take messages; assist and receive visitors.
• Assist in transferring student records.
• Assist Disabilities Coordinating in classrooms during ARD meetings.
• Support Coordination Staff with duties in classrooms, clerical tasks, events, and file maintenance.
• Interact with children using a soft voice, positive attitude, patience, neatness and enthusiasm.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance and friendliness for every child.
• Attend professional growth training and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director/ Principal.

Education

48 college hours

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Abilene ISD seeks a Program Support Assistant at the Long Early Learning Center to assist the Head Start Director in serving children and families. This Title I campus requires the candidate to be Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind.

The position is a non-exempt clerical/paraprofessional role with duties including attendance record-keeping, checking Aesop for substitutes, answering phones, transferring student records, ARD meeting assistance, classroom support, and helping with events to