Aide, Headstart
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13 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary:
The Aide Head Start is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the overall operation and activities of Head Start in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees are expected to:
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
Support the districts vision mission goals and Strategic Plan.
Engage in civility respect and professionalism.
Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
Responsibilities:
Supports children in all activities and assists when adult help is needed.
Participates in daily weekly and long-range planning.
Assists in the set-up operation and maintenance of instructional equipment and aids.
Performs light custodial duties that relate to the safety and hygiene in the classroom and other environments accessed by the students under the direction of the teacher.
Monitors student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom or lunchroom on school grounds and at off-campus activities under the direction of the teacher.
Participates in ongoing student data collection.
Participates in maintaining current records.
Participates in parent involvement activities including but not limited to maintaining/updating parent areas (e.g. bulletin boards) posting parent training and announcements and assisting with parent/volunteer training in classroom.
Establishes and maintains positive professional communication among students staff and parents as applicable per the direction of the teacher.
Participates in ongoing professional development training.
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.
Other information:
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion national origin marital status sexual orientation gender preference political beliefs social/family background disability or age.
The district accords preference in selection retention and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
Experience: One year of increasingly responsible experience in early childhood. Early childhood and bilingual experience preferred.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Maintains an active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Florida Department of Education Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate. Maintains certification in First Aid and CPR.
Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance.
Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Activities: Standing walking sitting handling keyboarding talking and hearing.
Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3 moderate.
