Child Development Assistant 10 Months/35 Hours

RCSD • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

This position screens school-age children for hearing and vision concerns. The employee schedules screenings with schools, gathers and enters screening data, and shares screening information with appropriate school staff. The position reports directly to and works under the general supervision of an administrative or certified staff member. The posting lists a minimum hourly rate of $21.31 and a maximum hourly rate of $23.30. A resume and Civil Service application are required.

Requirements

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate’s degree, plus one year of paid full-time or equivalent part-time experience working with children in a public agency or school district, or administering hearing or visual screening; OR three years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time experience in those areas; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience within the stated limits.
• A resume and Civil Service application are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform vision screening on school-age children using various vision screening tools.
• Perform hearing screening using an audiometer and tympanometry test.
• Schedule screenings with schools and ensure adequate quiet space and time.
• Input screening results into a computer program.
• Print screening results and provide information to pertinent stakeholders.
• Gather screening data and share information with appropriate school staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree