Inclusion Aide-PT

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Diverse Learners & Health Services Manager or Director-Child Development Center, the Inclusion Aide-PT assists children with diagnosed/suspected special needs to help ensure they are successful in an inclusive classroom setting. 

Working under guidance of teachers and classroom staff, the Inclusion Aide - PT assists in providing for the personal care needs, health, and safety of children; monitors children’s behaviors and interactions; and helps facilitate classroom activities that support the inclusion of all children.  Regular work attendance is a necessary and essential function.  Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Curriculum & Assessment

· Provides instructional support for children with suspected/diagnosed disabilities; provides   individualized learning experiences that support the general curriculum. 

· Helps to maintain a classroom environment that is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of children as mandated by federal, state, and local standards. 

· Participates as a member of the teaching team in planning and implementing individual learning supports for assigned children.

· Supports enrollment process by assisting with potential observations and other screenings when appropriate.

· Assists teaching teams with gathering documentation on children’s progress towards achieving developmental goals and/or as part of the referral process.

· Facilitates classroom activities that support the inclusion of all children.

· Assists in providing for the health and safety of children.

· Monitors children’s behaviors and interactions.

Parent Engagement

· Supports parents’ understanding of the referral process by explaining steps in the process and responding to questions.   

· Partners with families to implement activities in the home that support IEP/IFSP goals, and other interim/implementation plans.

· Provides staff/parents with feedback on their child’s progress.

· Participates in family/child reviews based on assigned caseload of children with diagnosed disability.

Trainings/Meetings

· Participates in monthly trainings provided by funder.

· Attends staff meetings and prepares reports related to the special needs of children.

· Performs other duties as assigned, including acting as lead on special projects.

· Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To                      Diverse Learners & Health Services Manager or Director-Child Development Center

Direct Supervision         None

QUALIFICATIONS

· High School diploma or equivalent required

· Courses and training in child development preferred

· Work experience in a Head Start center or social service agency preferred

· Good communication skills with ability to interact effectively with parents and staff

· Ability to work with special needs children and address their mental health challenges

· Must be able to physically interact and help children with personal care needs, with the ability to move and carry up to 40 pounds

· Ability to follow as directed child development and early childhood principles and practices

· Ability and willingness to work in a program located in a high-risk, low-income community

· Must be able to frequently to sit, stand and bend at the knee and waist, and walk around classroom