Aide

Position Details

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Prior experience with preschool preferred.
• Ability to work in cooperative and collegial manner with GSRP Lead Teacher.
• Yearly CPR / AED and first aid certification and TB test.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work at physical level with preschooler.
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ability to use computers, software and other current technology.
• Effective written communication skills; including parent / family communications and program data and reports.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Maintain professional atmosphere and demeanor in classroom, acting at all times as a representative of GSRP and / or ISD.
• Attend and engage in continuous professional development as needed and appropriate.
• Implement high quality developmentally appropriate practices as outlined by GSRP Implementation Manual. ,4615,7-140-63533 50451-217313 ,
• Knowledge of the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team, including co-teaching with Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Specialist, Early Childhood Speech Therapist and Early Childhood Support Specialist to coordinate and plan curriculum and activities.
• Engage in activities with children at their physical level.
• Create an overall supportive, nurturing, strength based atmosphere.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Be flexible in working with four different sites and including as a substitute.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administrators.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supervise children during classroom activities and outdoor periods on the playground.
• Supervise emergency situations ( tornado drills, fire drills, etc.).
• Monitor safety of children during arrival and departure activities.
• Supervision of children out of the classroom and / or school building ( community based instruction / leisure, field trips, etc.).
• Constantly monitor and evaluate the safety of all children.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB :

• Climb steps and playground equipment as needed.
• Walk long distances in community-based instruction.
• Lift and position physically involved children.
• Change diapers or assist any children in toileting and other self-care skills.
• Assist with maintenance / custodial care of classroom, as needed.
• Use universal precautions at all times for personal health and safety.

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist the Lead Teacher with classroom clerical and record keeping duties ( attendance, lunch count, progress monitoring of child development).
• Complete accident and / or incident reports as needed.

REPORTS TO : GSRP Manager

ASSESSMENT : GSRP Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Part time (no benefits) Salary to be determined based on the Non-Union Conditions of Employment. Work schedule : 190 days, Monday Friday, not to exceed 30 hours per week.

Last updated : 2024-11-23