What are the responsibilities and job description for the CO: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Assistant, 6.5 hrs/day (Mon. - Thur.) Start date: ASAP position at Traverse City Area Public Schools?
TCCAPSA: CLASSIFICATION V*
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Location: Courtade Elementary School
General Summary:
The Special Education Assistant (Early Childhood Special Education-ECSE) provides assistance to Early Childhood Special Education students in the classroom. He/she reports to the principal and teacher of the program (Monday - Thursday). Program runs September - June.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists Early Childhood Special Education students with all aspects of attending school.
- Works under the direction of the Special Education teacher to adapt lessons and materials to fit needs of Early Childhood Special Education students.
- Assists Early Childhood Special Education students in physical education, music, art, lunch, assemblies, and recess as needed.
- Works in a consistent and individualized manner with Early Childhood Special Education
- Works in areas of self-help (toileting, diapering, dressing, feeding, dispensing medications per district policy).
- Assists with physical challenges (equipment, wheel-chairs, scribing, daily life skills, communication devices).
- Maintains classroom records for Early Childhood Special Education students (attendance, behavior documentation, bus attendance, lunch count) as requested by the teacher.
- Takes part in planning meetings as requested.
- Attends training or in-services.
- Accompanies Early Childhood Special Education students on field trips as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
- Previous experience working with children.
- Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
- Willingness to attend training.
- Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
