What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Aide-Lauderdale County ELC- (Medical experience preferred) (Lauderdale County) position at Community Action Partnership of North Alabama?
JOB TITLE : Classroom Aide STATUS : Part-time
REPORTS TO : Center Director
HOURLY RATE : $15.48 DAYS : As Assigned
Medical Experience PreferredG-TUBE
Position Summary :
Assist with meeting the special needs of the classroom while providing extra support to children and teaching staff. This position is directly related to the unique circumstances of an individual classroom and if those circumstances improve or resolve, the position will end at that time. This non-benefited position is only for the program year in which the job was accepted. Developing strong collaborative partnerships with staff, children and families is essential to the success of this position. High school diploma or equivalent required. May serve as a substitute in the absence of classroom, food service, or custodial staff, depending on qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- General understanding of Performance Standards, Head Start policies, the care of young children and Partnership policies.
- Able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
- Able to learn additional skills and knowledge through training, experience and work session with Disability Content, Nutrition and Health Content, and / or Social- Emotional Support Content.
- Must not be a parent of child in the classroom unless approved by Content Team Leader.
Responsibilities :
Additional Responsibilities :
Work Relationships and Scope :
Reports directly to the Center Director with the approving Content Team Leader (CTL) as a secondary supervisor and a strong collaboration with the teaching staff. Center Director will assign initial training, approve timesheets, and provide day to day supervision. Works with the classroom staff to promote the success of the classroom. Works in the classroom with respect and sensitivity to the children's needs and abilities. Helps children with special needs participate in all the same activities as their non-disabled peers, and works with children to create relationships among their peers.
Measure of Performance :
Working Conditions :
Work is performed in a classroom setting with minimal safety issues. This position requires sitting, standing, bending, and lifting. This position requires a clear drug test, valid driver's license, a safe driving record, ABI / FBI Background Check, physical and TB test.
Acknowledgement :
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Center Director or CTL. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Salary : $15
