Job Description
Pay Grade: 723 (Min $15.00 Hourly)
Work Days: 183
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for assisting the Head Start teacher in planning and implementing the educational activities in the classroom
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Child Development Associates Credential or Bachelor’s Degree, or actively enrolled in a college or university to obtain either
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Initial TB testing as required by the Head Start performance standards prior to the first day of work
- Ongoing wellness screenings as required by the Head Start Performance Standards
Experience:
- Some experience working with students
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist the Head Start Teacher in:
- Planning the learning experiences for the children in the classroom
- Assessing and evaluating student learning through developmentally appropriate practices; anecdotal record entries/Child Outcome records and portfolio samples
- Provide a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate
- Involve parents as volunteers and as partners in the teaching process
- Maintain updated files on each child
- Maintain discipline and management of the classroom
- Serve on Self-Assessment and Advisory committees when appropriate
- Participate in professional growth activities
- Assist with classroom housekeeping chores
- Assist children in performing self-care tasks and in daily living skills
- Participate in two home visits and two conferences for each child in the classroom
- Assist with application and registration
- Participate in daily planning sessions with the Head Start teacher
- Assist with evening parent training meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or Head Start Director
- Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and Head Start
- Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and Head Start; follow directives from supervisor
- Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
- Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor
Equipment Used:
- Computer, Copier, Laminator, Voice Mail, Phone, Fax
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
- Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Work with frequent interruptions; may require lifting of up to 50 lbs.; frequent standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling; frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions
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