IEP-Focused Classroom Support Specialist

Enrichment Services Program Incorporated; Fort Gaines (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Enrichment Services Program Incorporated in Fort Gaines, GA seeks an aide to assist the classroom teacher in meeting IEP goals for children with disabilities.

You will collaborate with the Disability/Mental Health Specialist, participate in IEP meetings, provide one-on-one support, implement IEP goals, assist with diapering and potty training, and help maintain classroom ratios in a hands-on early childhood setting. This role requires patience and good communication to follow planned activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
• Minimum one year experience with children three to five years of age.
• Ability to read and implement strategies as outlined in IEPs for children.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Disability/Mental Health Specialist to identify children with disabilities.
• Participate on the Multidisciplinary IEP Committee.
• Attend scheduled IEP Committee Meetings.
• Provide one-on-one support to children with disabilities in all settings.
• Implement IEP goals, following teacher established lesson plans.
• Assist teaching staff with observation records of the children they are assigned.
• Assist teaching staff with lesson plan activities for the children that they are assigned.
• Rotate within a center, working with children in different classrooms.
• Provide support to classroom teaching staff to maintain ratio of 20:2 for four year olds and 17:2 for three year olds.
• Assist teaching staff with diapering and potty training.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Planning and facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA preferred

Job description

Enrichment Services Program Incorporated in Fort Gaines, GA seeks an aide to assist the classroom teacher in meeting IEP goals for children with disabilities.

You will collaborate with the Disability/Mental Health Specialist, participate in IEP meetings, provide one-on-one support, implement IEP goals, assist with diapering and potty training, and help maintain classroom ratios in a hands-on early childhood setting. This role requires patience and good communication to follow planned activities.