Special Education Aide

Special Education Aide/ 1:1

Education Requirements:

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
Department of Early Education and Care Teacher Preschool certificate
Obtain and maintain current certificate in First Aid and CPR within two (2) months of
employment

Skills & Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a preschool program setting is required.
Experience working with children with special needs.
Computer Literacy: Word, Excel, Outlook proficient.
Familiarity with Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
Bi-lingual preferred.
Strong communication, verbal, writing, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a diverse workplace.
Knowledge and sensitivity to childcare issues of low-income, at-risk children and families.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner.
Ability and willingness to work as a team member.
Comfortable with observation, for professional, classroom and agency growth.
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Section 51A you are a mandated reporter and held to the statutory reporting requirements.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Responsible for supporting an individual child in successfully navigating and participating in a preschool classroom experience. This may include, but is not limited to; mealtimes, toileting, interactions with other children, transitions, and activities designated in their IEP.
Must continuously stoop, crawl, kneel, and bend in order to speak to children at the child’s eye level and to play with children indoors and outdoors.
Continuously maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety in all environments.
Maintain strong relationships with each child assuring supports are in place as designated by their IEP.
Monitor the classroom to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
To work as a member of a team with others in the classroom and the program staff by problem-solving and using effective communication skills.
Maintain both daily written and verbal communication with parents/guardians, as applicable.
Communicate any questions, problems, or concerns to Center Director.
Establish positive and productive relationships with families.
Monitor ongoing progress of children through observation and documentation.
Occasionally required to lift or move average weight material in the classroom.
Occasionally required to lift, carry and hold children 20-70 pounds.
Other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

Springfield, MA 01118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person