EDA-EEC ~ Caswell Developmental Center
About The Position
The Educational Developmental Assistant (EDA) serves as a lead trainer and activity facilitator in the Education Enrichment Centers. The primary purpose of the role is to provide educational enrichment activities tailored to each resident’s abilities, along with supervision and support for the centers and the staff accompanying their residents. The position also assists with instruction and group activities during early morning and lunchtime sessions, as well as transportation when needed. This individual is responsible for day-to-day instruction, activity planning, schedule coordination, and other organizational functions within the assigned area. Daily duties include monitoring activities, ensuring active treatment, and maintaining the operational efficiency of the Educational Enrichment Centers. Additionally, the EDA documents relevant participation information and provides feedback to the Lead EDA, EPA, and Teachers to support resident engagement, enjoyment, progress, and independence.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of educational activities, methods of instruction, and practical application of behavioral programming techniques.
- Must possess a working knowledge of characteristics of population served and methods for educational instruction, as well as reinforcement strategies to encourage resident participation and success.
- Proficiency in reading, writing and critical thinking.
- Ability to instruct, support participation and model; to establish rapport and relate to population served, their support staff, and the resident's assigned teacher.
- Ability to work cooperatively, independently and with a group.
- Must possess effective communication and customer service skills, as well as interpersonal skills to work together with residents and a variety of service disciplines to share information of observed behaviors and communication of observations and recommendations effectively.
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience working with students in an educational environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in education settings with extensive instructional knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with others.
- Successful completion of CPI and CPR
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood and experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges and autism.
- Two years minimum experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities in an educational setting or a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide educational enrichment activities tailored to each resident’s abilities
- Supervision and support for the centers and the staff accompanying their residents
- Assist with instruction and group activities during early morning and lunchtime sessions
- Provide transportation when needed
- Day-to-day instruction, activity planning, schedule coordination, and other organizational functions within the assigned area
- Monitoring activities
- Ensuring active treatment
- Maintaining the operational efficiency of the Educational Enrichment Centers
- Documenting relevant participation information
- Provide feedback to the Lead EDA, EPA, and Teachers to support resident engagement, enjoyment, progress, and independence
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
