What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Support Specialist position at Woonsocket Head Start Child Development...?
BASIC PURPOSE: To support the classrooms of high needs children at certain transitions and to be in the classroom for “short-term” extended periods of time to support the implementation of individual behavior plans and/or classroom plans focused around emotional regulation and maintaining safety.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provide support to Family Workers and Teachers around mental health and behavioral issues affecting children, parents or families.
· Review individual mental health referrals from teaching team and consultation notes for assigned children.
· Support children and classroom teachers to implement suggested recommendations with fidelity.
· Provide ongoing assessment as needed in the classroom or home setting as appropriate.
· Under the direction of the MHM, assist in the development and implementation of individual strength based behavior plans in conjunction with the child’s teacher, Head Teacher, Family Worker, parents and other staff/consultants as appropriate; assist in identifying appropriate interventionor referrals.
· Prepare and confidentially maintain all mental health records, report statistics and other data for supervision and funding purposes.
· Supervision of children is everyone’s responsibility.
· Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.77 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
