Special Needs Assistant HS Head Start Antlers

Job in Antlers, Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, 74523, USA

Listing for: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-28

Job specializations:

Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.5 USD Hourly USD 14.50 HOUR

Location: Antlers

Special Needs Assistant

Pay Rate: $14.50 | Full-Time | Mon - Fri 7:30am - 3:30pm

Job Purpose or Objective(s): As a Special Needs Assistant, you will assist children with a disability and developmental delay in every aspect of daily care. You will report to the Center Supervisor.

Primary Tasks:

You will monitor children's activity to always ensure safety.

Assist children with personal care and hygiene care.

Assist children with feeding and teaching self-help skills.

Assist teaching staff in implementing curriculum and individualized goals for the child with a disability to promote growth and learning in all developmental areas.

You will promote communication, play and socialization between a child with a disability and other children in the classroom.

Assist children with gross motor activities such as grasping, holding objects, posture, crawling, walking, and running; assist children with fine motor activities such as playing with toys, cutting materials, or drawing.

Work with individual children and in small groups.

Attend IFSP & IEP meetings, when needed.

Administer Medication when needed.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

· Willing to obtain a Paraprofessional Certification or Specialized work-related credential

· Some prior experience working with children that have a special need

Skills:

Action Planning
Adaptive Mindset
Attention to Detail
Digital Literacy
Flexibility
Multi-tasking
Policy & Procedures
Teamwork
Verbal Communication
Workflow Management