STARS, Site Assistant for Special Educations (7905)

STARS

Town of Texas (WI)

On-site

USD 16,531

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational organization seeks a part-time Site Assistant for Special Education to supervise children and assist in developmental activities at their Texas location. The role involves nurturing children, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining a safe environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with skills in planning and parent interaction. A successful candidate will be able to take initiative and work cooperatively with others to ensure a nurturing atmosphere.

Qualifications

Must be able to nurture children and implement age-appropriate activities.
Must be capable of following and adjusting work routines.
Some experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

Assist and supervise children during activities.
Develop and prepare instructional materials.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Child supervision

Planning activities

Interacting with parents

Taking initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

STARS, Site Assistant for Special Educations (7905)

Bastrop Independent School District – Texas. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Bastrop ISD.

Job Details

Job ID: 4735269

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: STARS – Site Assistant for Special Educations

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Site Supervisor Pay Grade: $12/hr

Dept./School: Community Relations Date Revised: 3/2022

Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision, and according to established guidelines and lesson plans, the STARS Site Assistant for Special Needs supervises an assigned child or small group of children. The Site Assistant will help to provide the necessary physical and emotional care while carrying out developmental activities. The employee will help develop goals for the children and evaluate each child's progress.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED (at least 18 years of age)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be able to nurture children, plan and implement age-appropriate activities for them
Must be able to learn, follow, and alter (if appropriate) recurrent work routines and schedules
Must be able to take initiative
Must be able to interact with parents in a professional manner and elicit the trust necessary to handle daily communication with parents effectively
Must be able to take direction and work cooperatively with others
Must be able to supervise a group of children while attending to the immediate needs of one child

Minimum Experience: Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Assist and supervise children during all activities.
Counsel children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise.
Develop, plan, and prepare instructional aides/materials for activities.
Ensure that appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the site is appropriately maintained.
Assist children with meal/snack time and clean-up; may include feeding children if unable to feed themselves.
Complete all site paperwork, i.e., daily notes, student accident reports, attendance records.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, site events and parent meetings as requested.
Prepare and implement lesson plans/programs, organization and schedule.
Ensure the physical needs of the children are met which may include assists with toileting or changing diapers and following an action plan in emergency situations.
Participate in special training relevant to the children’s needs.
Implement a weekly lesson plan, modified to reflect student capabilities.
Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is in good working condition and is used/maintained properly.
Physically arrange the site prior to arrival.
Clean up site when children depart.
Communicate appropriate information to parents as needed.
Maintain documentation on all aspects of the site and children.
Create and maintain directions, schedules and expectations to be used by a substitute teacher for planned and unplanned regular teacher absences.
Maintain site postings.
Assist with planning and implementing events.
Present a professional attitude including ethical and responsible behaviors.
Maintain knowledge of children's intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and character development and the importance of the development of all of these.
Convey a sense of integrity and warmth and a genuine caring for the development of each child.
Maintain confidentiality for parents, children, staff and management.
Meet all state and district requirements for the position including maintaining required training hours.
Accept temporary work assignments as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations on a continuous basis; lift and carry 20 pounds of materials; reach in all directions. Adequate sight or corrected vision for the purpose of reading directions and printed or written materials; hear and speak to communicate with co-workers, students and the public; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment. Work in both classroom and outdoor environments, sometimes in adverse weather conditions. Willingness to work on weekends when staff development or other activities such as field trips are scheduled.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Position Type: Part-Time

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