Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Each employee is expected to strive for excellence in the performance of their tasks in an efficient manner, exercising good judgment with a dedication in fulfilling the mission of the agency and service to others. Employees are expected to keep informed of community issues, regulations, new research, and trends related to your field of work. Each employee is expected to assist with fund development. Integration of agency programs and services places each employee in a position of cooperation: seeking advice from other employees; sharing of program information; and assisting in other work units when needed. All employees must be conscious of and develop habits in reducing waste, eliminating duplication of services, and improving productivity and cost effectiveness.

In the performance of the job, the following specific policies, procedures, and regulations should be adhered to:

Head Start Program Performance Standards

KCEOC Child Development Policies and Procedures

KCEOC Personnel Policies and Procedures

KCEOC Travel Policy and Procedures

The duties of the Classroom Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Work cooperatively with other Head Start staff, parents and volunteers in the planning integration and implementation of Head Start program service.

• Work with and monitor the assigned child at all times the assigned child is present.

• Work in the classroom as designated by the teacher or Disability Manager when assigned child is absent.

• Work with all children in the classroom when assigned child does not require total assistance.

• Maintain certification by a recognized source such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross in CPR and First Aid and Safety.

• Responsible for obtaining the annual required number of Child Development training hours per local, state and federal regulations through KCEOC’s Pre-service training.

• Classroom Assistants should become as knowledgeable as possible regarding special medical condition of assigned child.

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing the goals and objectives of the education component with the assigned child and other children as needed.

• Assist with transporting the assigned child and the parents to and from designated areas as needed.

• Assist the teacher with record keeping and documentation as needed.

• Assist the Family Child Advocate staff in communication with parents by delivering messages and written communications as requested.

• Preserve the privacy of the assigned special needs child and their family by maintaining the confidentiality and security of all family information.

• Responsible for generating an appropriate amount of non-federal share (in-kind) that is reasonable and necessary for the operation of the Child Development Program.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED

Additional Requirements: Valid Driver’s license; reliable transportation; Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.