What is the Board of Child Care? 

Board of Child Care (BCC) is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

Do I get a sign-on bonus?

Sign On Bonus?

Sign on Bonus of $1,500 may be available upon hire and eligibility. 

What does this job do specifically?

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides individualized behavior and academic supports as prescribed in the Individualized Education Program or as directed by administration.
• Collects data toward specific goals and objectives in the prescribed manner, utilizing the required format.
• Assists the teacher(s) in preparing for and implementing supplemental aids and services along with individualized instruction which supports the Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Supports instructional programs, field trips, and student activities by maintaining a high level of engagement while interacting with students, leading small groups, and completing other instructional tasks as requested by the teacher.
• Works collaboratively with team members to effectively implement student Individualized Education Programs.
• Consults supervisor or behavioral team regarding individualized behavioral and instructional strategies appropriate for students with disabilities.
• Accepts guidance and direction from assigned classroom teacher, while supporting planning, instruction, and IEP implementation.
• Adheres to all policies, practices, and expectations for a professional and learning environment.
• Remains knowledge of best practices in the field of special education.
• Maintains accurate and complete data collection, records, files, etc. as required by Strawbridge policies and federal, state, and local laws.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings, Interdisciplinary Meetings, staff/teacher meetings, Planning Conferences, in-service training programs, etc.
• Employs provided electronic tools for attendance (e.g. Jupiter Grades), leave reporting (e.g. ADP), etc.
• Observes and assess student behavior to establish and maintain discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning.
• Communicates respectfully with students when academic and behavioral problems arise
• Demonstrates knowledge of students’ Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and consistently implements Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Maintains a safe physical environment conducive to learning.
• Implements school-wide behavior management system.
• Demonstrates familiarity with cultural patterns existing within a community that may affect the behavior of students.
• Establishes relationships with students on a group and individual basis, gaining their confidence and trust and imparting a sense of security.
• Ensures a safe, clean, attractive, and engaging classroom.
• Fosters tolerance and a sense of community in classrooms, modeling and explicitly teaching acceptance and appreciation of others.
• Monitors students in hallways, cafeteria, specials, and all areas inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintains confidentiality by keeping all information about children and their families in the strictest confidence.
• Fulfills the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress, attendance, personal device use, and timeliness.
• Assist children with personal hygiene, meals, and other activities of daily living as needed.
• Promptly responds to emails, as well as submits all required paperwork by the designated deadline assigned by administration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• One year of experience in education, clinical mental health, or related field.

What are my next steps?

Drug screen and background check required.

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The Board of Child Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.

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