Job Descriptions:

Assists in planning and providing services and instruction to children.

• Follows through on instructional plans as directed and reviews with IS to assure goals are being attained.

• Communicates clearly and accurately.

• Responds to students appropriately.

• Provides care and supervision of students in both instructional and non-instructional areas/times.

• Transports and supervises students on grounds and on community outings.

• Assists in daily curricular activities such as bus duty, lunch duty, field trips and/or other program activities.

• Implements classroom management procedures, strategies and techniques.

• Assists in all areas of Daily Living Skills.

• Creates an environment of respect and rapport.

• Establishes an environment conducive for learning.

• Establishes and maintains clear and consistent standards of classroom behavior.

• Maintains physical space in a safe and suitable learning environment.

• Under the direction of the instructor:

• Assists in the implementation of the students instructional programs.

• Becomes familiar with each student’s instructional goals.

• Follows Preschool Plan for home visits, parent conferences and meetings.

• Provides developmentally-appropriate feedback to students.

• Participates on teams and committees, as assigned.

• Prepares materials and supplies.

• Maintains accurate records to include IEP Progress, behavior data, attendance, etc.

• Communicates with families in accordance with instructor’s direction and expectations.

• Grows through collaboration including but not limited to committee work.

• Continues professional development.

• Maintains certification(s) as required by Board of DD, licensure requirements, and others as required by administration.

• Participates in required In-Services including but not limited to: Mandt, CPR, child abuse, MUI/UI, Universal Precautions, and others as required by administration.

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Eligible for ODE Educational Aide Certificate (Preschool and School only).

• Experience working in a Special Education classroom setting with young children or youth.

• Experience lifting and transferring of students is an essential part of this job.

• Experience assisting students with areas of daily living skills and educational programs under an IEP, preferred.

Keyword: Intervention Specialist Ass't Substitute Preschool

From: Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities