Early Childhood Special Education - Instructional Care Aide

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 and care program to promote each student’s academic advancement and personal development.

• 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.
• Assist with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud and storytelling.
• Assist 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.
• Perform 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.
• Attend specialized training as required to assist in the implementation of student’s IEP.
• Serve as a resource of information and assists substitute teacher.
• Report parental concerns to supervisory teacher.
• Perform other duties related to Special Education, as assigned by teacher or administrator.

Any knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully complete Essential Functions.

• 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).
• Special education: 1 year (required).
• Childcare: 1 year (required).

• 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).
• Associate degree (Required).

Full-time

$20.58 per hour

• Development center
• Public school

• Monday to Friday

In person