Intervention Specialist Assistant - Preschool

Assists in planning and providing services and instruction to children.

• Follows through on instructional plans as directed and reviews with IS to assure goals are being attained.
• Communicates clearly and accurately.
• Responds to students appropriately.
• Provides care and supervision of students in both instructional and non-instructional areas/times.
• Transports and supervises students on grounds and on community outings.
• Assists in daily curricular activities such as bus duty, lunch duty, field trips and/or other program activities.
• Implements classroom management procedures, strategies and techniques.
• Assists in all areas of Daily Living Skills.
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
• Establishes an environment conducive for learning.
• Establishes and maintains clear and consistent standards of classroom behavior.
• Maintains physical space in a safe and suitable learning environment.
• Under the direction of the instructor:
• • Assists in the implementation of the students instructional programs.
  • Becomes familiar with each student's instructional goals.
  • Follows Preschool Plan for home visits, parent conferences and meetings.
  • Provides developmentally-appropriate feedback to students.
  • Participates on teams and committees, as assigned.
  • Prepares materials and supplies.
  • Maintains accurate records to include IEP Progress, behavior data, attendance, etc.
  • Communicates with families in accordance with instructor's direction and expectations.
• Grows through collaboration including but not limited to committee work.
• Continues professional development.
• Maintains certification(s) as required by Board of DD, licensure requirements, and others as required by administration.
• Participates in required In-Services including but not limited to: Mandt, CPR, child abuse, MUI/UI, Universal Precautions, and others as required by administration.

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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• High School Diploma/GED. Willingness to enroll in and complete Childhood Development Associates Certification (CDA), or Associates in Early Childhood (Preschool only).
• Eligible for ODE Educational Aide Certificate (Preschool and School only).
• Experience working in a Special Education classroom setting with young children or youth.
• Experience lifting and transferring of students is an essential part of this job.
• Experience assisting students with areas of daily living skills and educational programs under an IEP, preferred.

Benefits:

Health, dental, and life insurance, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), voluntary insurance programs, paid sick days and personal days, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and wellness program.

From: Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities