1:1 Classroom Aide - WP

Job Summary 

The one-on-one aide will work in the classroom- their primary responsibility is to work with a designated child who needs particular attention to create and maintain a meaningful relationship to ensure that they take maximum benefit of what is being taught in class.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED

Ability to physically move about the building/classroom/playground.

Experience working with special needs students or childcare experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Required Skills/Abilities: Other duties may be assigned

•          Knowledgeable about special education programs.

•     Work with child on a one-on-one basis by providing them with undivided attention to help them meet their goals effectively.

•          Work in coordination with the education team to implement behavioral plans to meet child’s needs for social, educational, cognitive, mental and physical development.

•          Maintain knowledge of child’s medical history (if applicable) to ensure that any medical emergencies are handled appropriately.

•          Observe child for signs of improvement or decline in goals and provide feedback to education team.

•          Keep teacher/assistant informed of events (i.e. child concerns, any signs of illness or injury, etc.).

•          Understand Head Start goals, guide-lines, and objectives as stated in Head Start Program Performance Standards.

•          Maintain confidentiality of any information about Head Start children, parents, or families learned through association with Head Start.

•          Maintain adult/child ratios at all times.

•          Work cooperatively to maintain smooth center operations, including center maintenance (moving furniture, equipment, children)

•          Act as a positive role model for children.

•          Implement positive behavior supports, including pyramid model and conscious discipline strategies.

•          Attend trainings as needed.

•          Valid NYS driver’s license and personal transportation

•          Ability to relate to people with various socioeconomic and educational backgrounds

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee must be able to stand and sit on the floor and in child-sized chairs also, must be able to lift up to 40 pounds regularly.

“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than "at will" relationship.