BECEP ECSE Instructional Aide

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for an ECSE Instructional Aide s position requires the Aide to assist in a classroom and provide services (under the direction of a Special Education Teacher) to children ages three to six with an Individual Education Program. Hours of work will be 7:15 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Thursday. Total weekly hours would be 31 hours.

• Will know, understand, and support the approved Personnel Policies and Procedures of BECEP and Bismarck Public Schools.
• Will attend all pre-service and in-service training, and meetings as required.
• Will participate in daily planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom activities and child performance with the classroom teacher.
• Will work with individuals or groups of children, without direct supervision, in the classroom or on the playground.
• Will assist the teacher with the supervision and care of children during designated school hours.
• Will assist the children with loading and unloading buses, dressing, toileting, diapering, washing, and tooth brushing activities as needed.
• Will assist the substitute teacher and ensure children’s needs are being met in the absence of the teacher.
• Will be responsible for all assigned documentation.
• Will respect the cultural and ethnic values of families.
• Will maintain confidentiality regarding BECEP children and families.
• Will demonstrate a caring approach when working with children and their families.
• Will communicate all child information and questions to teacher.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry children and equipment (up to 25 pounds).
• Will be aware of and follow all safety and emergency procedures.
• Will act as a positive, contributing team member in working with staff.
• Will provide own transportation.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EVALUATIONS:
All jobs will be evaluated on a formal basis at least once per calendar year. Additional evaluation may be required at the discretion of the supervisor.