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Intervention Specialist Assistant - Preschool

Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Louisville, OH
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Eligibility For ODE Educational Aide CertificateCPR CertificationMandt TrainingChild Abuse TrainingMUI/UI TrainingUniversal Precautions Training

Job overview

Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities is hiring an Intervention Specialist Assistant - Preschool. The Intervention Specialist Assistant supports planning and delivery of services for preschool children, following instructional plans, communicating clearly, and providing supervision in both classroom and community settings. The role assists with daily curricular activities, classroom management, daily living skills, and maintains a safe learning environment while collaborating with families, teams, and participating in professional development and required certifications.

Key focus areas include Assist in planning and providing services and instruction to children, Follow instructional plans and review goals with the IS, and Communicate clearly and accurately with students and families.

Important skills include Clear Communication, Student Response Appropriately, Student Supervision, Transport Supervision, Daily Curricular Assistance, and Classroom Management Techniques.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clear CommunicationStudent Response AppropriatelyStudent SupervisionTransport SupervisionDaily Curricular AssistanceClassroom Management TechniquesDaily Living Skills AssistanceRespectful Environment CreationLearning Conducive Environment EstablishmentSafe Physical Space MaintenanceInstructional Program Implementation SupportFamiliarity With Student GoalsHome Visit and Parent Conference ParticipationDevelopmentally Appropriate FeedbackTeam and Committee ParticipationMaterials and Supplies PreparationAccurate Record MaintenanceFamily CommunicationCollaborationProfessional DevelopmentCertification MaintenanceIn‑Service Participation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDWillingness to Enroll in Childhood Development Associates Certification (CDA) or Associates in Early ChildhoodEligibility for ODE Educational Aide CertificateExperience Working in Special Education Classroom With Young ChildrenExperience Lifting and Transferring StudentsExperience Assisting Students With Daily Living Skills and IEP Educational ProgramsCPR CertificationMandt TrainingChild Abuse TrainingMUI/UI TrainingUniversal Precautions TrainingMust Lift Up to 50 Pounds

Full job description

Job Descriptions:

Assists in planning and providing services and instruction to children.

  • Follows through on instructional plans as directed and reviews with IS to assure goals are being attained.

  • Communicates clearly and accurately.

  • Responds to students appropriately.

  • Provides care and supervision of students in both instructional and non-instructional areas/times.

  • Transports and supervises students on grounds and on community outings.

  • Assists in daily curricular activities such as bus duty, lunch duty, field trips and/or other program activities.

  • Implements classroom management procedures, strategies and techniques.

  • Assists in all areas of Daily Living Skills.

  • Creates an environment of respect and rapport.

  • Establishes an environment conducive for learning.

  • Establishes and maintains clear and consistent standards of classroom behavior.

  • Maintains physical space in a safe and suitable learning environment.

  • Under the direction of the instructor:

  • Assists in the implementation of the students instructional programs.

  • Becomes familiar with each student’s instructional goals.

  • Follows Preschool Plan for home visits, parent conferences and meetings.

  • Provides developmentally-appropriate feedback to students.

  • Participates on teams and committees, as assigned.

  • Prepares materials and supplies.

  • Maintains accurate records to include IEP Progress, behavior data, attendance, etc.

  • Communicates with families in accordance with instructor’s direction and expectations.

  • Grows through collaboration including but not limited to committee work.

  • Continues professional development.

  • Maintains certification(s) as required by Board of DD, licensure requirements, and others as required by administration.

  • Participates in required In-Services including but not limited to: Mandt, CPR, child abuse, MUI/UI, Universal Precautions, and others as required by administration.

Required Experience:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  • High School Diploma/GED. Willingness to enroll in and complete Childhood Development Associates Certification (CDA), or Associates in Early Childhood (Preschool only).

  • Eligible for ODE Educational Aide Certificate (Preschool and School only).

  • Experience working in a Special Education classroom setting with young children or youth.

  • Experience lifting and transferring of students is an essential part of this job.

  • Experience assisting students with areas of daily living skills and educational programs under an IEP, preferred.

Keyword: Intervention Specialist Ass't Preschool

From: Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities

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