Head Start Special Needs Aide - Soper

JOB SUMMARY

The Special Needs Aide/Substitute is responsible for the care, well‑being, safety and education of a special needs' child. The Special Needs Aide/Substitute assists the Caregiver, Teacher and Teacher Assistant to create and manage an attractive, warm and challenging learning environment for children, incorporating appropriate early intervention, learning and care activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children and families.

Must possess the ability to read, speak and write with proficiency in English language. This is a safety sensitive position.

• Must be able to sit/stand in a stationary position 50% of the time, stoop, bend; walk, talk; hear, use hands to grip, type, reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces, and climb stairs, run short distances, crawl on floor with children,
• Frequently must be able to move about inside the center to access classroom or office equipment, etc.
• Frequently must operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer and printer.
• Frequently must communicate with staff and others who have inquiries about the program. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally must move/carry items weighing up to 30 pounds or more.
• Frequently must be able to lift at least 30 to 40 pounds and lift arms about shoulders, and spend time daily sitting on the floor with children.
• Constantly must visually monitor the behavior, learning, and activities of children.

Enclosed facility, classroom environment; floors may be vinyl tile or carpeted; may come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion.