Full-Time Special Needs Assistant for Child Development

Choctaw Nation; Antlers (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Choctaw Nation is seeking a Special Needs Assistant in Oklahoma Antlers to support children with disabilities in daily care and learning activities. You will report to the Center Supervisor and work Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm, at a pay rate of $14.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include supervising safety, assisting with personal care and feeding, supporting curriculum goals, facilitating communication and social interaction, and assisting with gross and fine motor tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have paraprofessional certification or related credential.
• Some prior experience working with children who have a disability or developmental delay.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety of children at all times.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with feeding and self-help skills.
• Support curriculum and individualized goals for the child.
• Promote communication, play and socialization.
• Assist with gross motor activities and fine motor tasks.
• Work with individuals and small groups.
• Attend IFSP/IEP meetings when needed.
• Administer medication when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with disability care

Education

Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

Choctaw Nation is seeking a Special Needs Assistant in Oklahoma Antlers to support children with disabilities in daily care and learning activities. You will report to the Center Supervisor and work Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm, at a pay rate of $14.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include supervising safety, assisting with personal care and feeding, supporting curriculum goals, facilitating communication and social interaction, and assisting with gross and fine motor tasks.