Special Needs Support Specialist — Full-Time 9-Month

Springfield Urban League Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is seeking a Special Needs Assistant for a 9-month, full-time position at the Apple Orchard Site in Springfield, IL.

The assistant will support the classroom team by addressing the special needs of an assigned child using positive reinforcement and implementing the developmental plan. Responsibilities include sign-in/out at Head Start sites, collaboration with teachers and coordinators, maintaining notes, and attending trainings to ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field and two years of experience with special needs children.
• Pass medical exam certifying freedom of communicable diseases and illegal substances.
• Ability to pass DCFS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sign in and out upon arriving and departing from Head Start Site.
• Work with assigned child implementing goals with guidance from Teacher, Site Manager, and Special Services Coordinator.
• Contribute to physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the child.

Education

Associate degree in a related field

CDA Credential

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is seeking a Special Needs Assistant for a 9-month, full-time position at the Apple Orchard Site in Springfield, IL.

The assistant will support the classroom team by addressing the special needs of an assigned child using positive reinforcement and implementing the developmental plan. Responsibilities include sign-in/out at Head Start sites, collaboration with teachers and coordinators, maintaining notes, and attending trainings to ensure compliance with