Early Childhood Special Education - Instructional Care Aide

Company: Advanced Outsource Solutions
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

This position is with St.Louis Public Schools Position Summary:The SPED Instructional Care Aid assists and supports the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional andcare program to promote each student's academic advancement and personal development.Essential Functions:--- Escorts, assists and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout thebuilding, to and from buses, toileting routines, lunch, smacks, specialized and inclusive classes,community activities and other times as designated--- Assists teacher(s) in implementing behavior management plans which may include observing,recording, charting behavior and implementing a reinforcement schedule, as well as utilization ofapproved restraint methods when required and under teacher directive--- Assists teacher in test administration, under teacher directive--- Communicate any problems or concerns regarding students to the supervising teacher--- Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce skills previously introduced by theteacher--- Guides individual students or small groups to reinforce skills previously introduced by the teacher--- Assists with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud and storytelling--- Assists the teacher in maintaining and organizing work and study areas, equipment, materials andfacilities--- Score objective tests and papers with guidance and input from the teacher and assists with themaintenance of appropriate student records--- Performs health-related procedures such as: feeding, lifting, positioning, carrying, toileting, tubefeeding, cleaning catheterization and suctioning equipment--- Participate in workshops, in-service training and parent conferences--- Attends specialized training as required to assist in the implementation of student's IEP--- Serves as a resource of information and assists substitute teacher--- Reports parental concerns to supervisory teacher--- Performs other duties related to Special Education, as assigned by teacher or administratorKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:--- Any knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully complete Essential FunctionsExperience:--- Some experience working with children (required)--- Computer Skills (required)--- Experience working with teachers and students in an educational setting (preferred)--- Experience tutoring young children (preferred)Education:--- High School Diploma or its Equivalent (required)--- 60 College Credit hours (required)--- Passing score on Paraprofessional licensure exam (accepted in lieu of 60 college credit hours)Job Type: Full-timePay: $19.20 per hourSchedule: Monday to FridayEducation: Associate (Required)Experience: Special education: 1 year (Required) Childcare: 1 year (Required)Work Location: One location

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