Instructional Care Aide, Early Childhood, 2022-2023
Company: Saint Louis Public Schools
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Position Title: Early Childhood Special Education -
Instructional Care AidePayroll/Personnel Type: 10 MonthReports to:
Early Childhood/SPED Supervisory TeacherShift Length: 6.5 Hours a
DayUnion Eligibility: Eligible
Position Summary:The SPED Instructional Care Aid assists and
supports the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care
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 the building, 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 of
approved 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 the teacher
- 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 and facilities
- Score objective tests and papers with guidance and input from
the teacher and assists with the maintenance of appropriate student
records
- Performs health-related procedures such as: feeding, lifting,
positioning, carrying, toileting, tube feeding, 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 administrator
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Any knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully
complete Essential Functions
Experience:
- 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)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry,
push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human
body
- Light work usually requires walking or standing to a
significant degree
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office
environment
- Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer:The information contained in this job description is for
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is
not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently
holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
In connection with hiring for this position the district shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age,
disability, veteran status or national origin.
Keywords: Saint Louis Public Schools, St. Louis , Instructional Care Aide, Early Childhood, 2022-2023, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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