Special Needs Assistant

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Durant, OK

20h

About The Position

The Special Needs Assistant supports children with disabilities and developmental delays in all aspects of daily care. The role works with children individually and in small groups, helping them participate safely in classroom activities, develop self-help skills, and grow across developmental areas. The assistant supports teaching staff in implementing curriculum and individualized goals, and promotes communication, play, and socialization between children with disabilities and their classmates. The position reports to the Center Supervisor. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a pay rate of $14.86 per hour. Earned Wage Access is available as an option.

Requirements

Willingness to obtain a Paraprofessional Certification or specialized work-related credential.
Some prior experience working with children who have special needs.

Responsibilities

Monitor children's activities to ensure their safety.
Assist children with personal care and hygiene.
Assist children with feeding and teach self-help skills.
Assist teaching staff with implementing curriculum and individualized goals to promote children's growth and learning across developmental areas.
Promote communication, play, and socialization between children with disabilities and other children in the classroom.
Assist children with gross motor activities, including grasping, holding objects, posture, crawling, walking, and running.
Assist children with fine motor activities, including playing with toys, cutting materials, and drawing.
Work with individual children and in small groups.
Attend IFSP and IEP meetings when needed.
Administer medication when needed.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.