Early Childhood Special Education Instructional Aide

Ferguson-Florissant School District • Hazelwood, MO

1d

About The Position

Assist the special education teacher in providing quality instruction for young children with developmental delays.

Requirements

• Sixty (60) hours of college credit (100 level or higher), with some course work related to early childhood special education or early childhood education
• Experience with young children
• Knowledge of early childhood development
• Sensitivity to the feelings and needs of children with variety of developmental delays
• Ability to work smoothly on a team of a teacher, specialists, and other assistants
• Confidence to work with young children with special needs on an individual basis
• Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in planning and working with young children and follow her approach.
• Assist in the development of a learning environment that emphasizes communication skills and social-emotional development
• Use a positive approach in dealing with all behaviors.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and parents.
• Deal with children fairly and impartially.
• Utilize observational skills in learning about each child.
• Maintain program organization necessary for operating a classroom (i.e., preparing activities, maintain an orderly room, clean and organize materials)
• Accompany students to general education classrooms as assigned; provide individual instructional assistance.
• Demonstrate professional standards of appearance, ethics, and behavior, which serve as a positive model for children and parents.
• Be punctual and regular in attendance, spending sufficient time to perform assigned duties thoroughly.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed