Summary:
The Special Needs Aide assists special needs children in the classroom and performs additional duties as directed.
Reporting Requirements:
The Special Needs Aide is directly supervised by the Site Supervisor.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status and Classification:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Number of months per year varies according to site.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works one-on-one with a child with special needs.
• Assists teachers in the classroom with various classroom activities.
• Helps with toileting and diaper changing as needed.
• Utilizes good hygiene methods, wearing plastic food handling gloves while preparing and serving food.
• Eats with the children, using mealtime guidelines as specified in the Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Food Program regulations.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Learns about specific medial, behavioral or educational conditions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• *Dependability:

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Team Participation:

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• Step in where needed
• Anticipate needs for daily routines

Professionalism:

• Confidentiality
• Dress standards
• Health Hygiene & Safety
• Strength based communication

Knowledge:

• Positive guidance techniques.
• Health and safety for children.

• *Other Abilities:

• Ability to carry out directions.
• Communicate effectively and to work with staff and parents cooperatively, utilizing interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Work effectively with preschool children, co-workers and parents.
• Ability to relate to persons from diverse cultures and from families with varied incomes.

Education and Permits:
High School education or GED equivalent preferred. Additional training as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.20 - $16.53 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday