Substitute Preschool Assistant

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Preschool Operations Coordinator, the Preschool Instructor Assistant Substitute assists the Preschool Instructor in performing the specialized work of the instruction and training of children identified with developmental disabilities. In addition, the Preschool Instructor Assistant will be working with a peer population to integrate the children with developmental disabilities into the traditional educational environment provided by the county’s public school systems. At all times, the Preschool Instructor Assistant must strive to meet the UCBDD published Mission Statement and exemplify the UCBDD defined Core Values. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience – 

·         High School diploma or equivalent. 

·         Educational Aide Certification from the Ohio Department of Education.

Other – 

·         Must have reliable transportation. 

·         Must maintain a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License if operating a personal vehicle for official agency business.       

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the following essential functions, which include, but are not limited to:

1.     Assists in the programming as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) inclusive of:

a.     Performance of necessary non-instructional tasks

b.     Helps students become engaged in planned activities

c.     Assists instructors in the set-up of the educational environment 

2.     Assists in keeping educational records, attendance records and collecting of monies.

3.     Assist the student and UCBDD staff and agents in transportation of the child

a.     Loading and unloading the buses used for transporting students. 

4.     Assists in maintain discipline in the classroom, on school grounds and excursions in the community

5.     Assists in the supervision of volunteers, students in training and enrollees in training.

6.     Relates program philosophy, procedures and goals to the general public.

a.     Regular communications with the family

b.     Participates in public relations activities

7.     Maintains professional ethics in keeping with the confidential material.

8.     Maintains a cooperative relationship with co-workers and families of the children under his/her instruction

9.     Others duties as deemed necessary.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

To successfully perform this job, the following training, knowledge, skills and abilities are required.

Required Training: All UCBDD employees shall be required to complete all general mandatory training. These may include, but are not limited to:

·         CPR, first aid, communicable diseases, child abuse/neglect recognition, blood-borne pathogens, emergency communications, hazardous communications, slips/trips/falls, personal protective equipment, sexual harassment, drug free work place, violence in the workplace, MUI and fire prevention. 

·         Must obtain and maintain Board approved behavior support and crisis intervention training.

Knowledge:  

·         Proficient with computers and applicable software, ability to use general office equipment. 

·         Working knowledge and understanding of behavior support, individualized service plans, medical, psychosocial, orthopedic and psychiatric aspect of disability. 

·         Working knowledge of client rights, federal, state, UCBDD programs and HIPAA. Knowledge of applicable statutes, regulatory standards and reporting authorities.

Language/Mathematical Skills: 

·         Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

·         Ability to perform basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability: 

·         Must be skilled in group facilitation, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and working through complex problem situations.

Other:  

·         Must possess a positive customer service attitude and image to all stakeholder groups.  Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with other agencies, professionals, staff, families and the public.  

·         Good leadership and organizational skills.  

·         Ability to keep accurate records. 

·         Must be able to tolerate the high demands of the position. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions while driving and may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, potentially infectious materials and/or aggressive behavior. 

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

Maintaining confidentiality is required.  The employee is to report suspected or actual abuse/neglect, to follow the chain of command and to work effectively and cooperatively with others inside/outside the agency.  Regular and predictable attendance is expected.

Preserving a valid certification, licensure or registration is expected for those positions that require such in order to continue employment.  It is essential for the employee to maintain all training and inservices required by the position. 

Salary : $18