Special Needs Assistant - Head Start Antlers

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Antlers, OK

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About The Position

As a Special Needs Assistant, you will assist children with disabilities and developmental delays in every aspect of daily care. You will report to the Center Supervisor and support children's safety, personal care, learning, communication, play, socialization, and motor development. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at a pay rate of $14.50 per hour. Weekly earned wage access is available as an option.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor children's activity to ensure their safety.
• Assist children with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist children with feeding and teaching self-help skills.
• Assist teaching staff in implementing curriculum and individualized goals for children with disabilities to promote 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, maintaining 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.

Benefits

• Weekly earned wage access is available as an option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed