Preschool Teacher Assistant Specialized
Company: Council Bluffs Community School District
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Council Bluffs Community School District
School District Position Description
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Position Title: Preschool Teacher Assistant Specialized
Department: Teaching and Learning
Reports To: Building Principal
Compensation: Pay Grade 1C
Calendar: 187 Days
Category: Classified Hourly
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SUMMARY
Assists and supports teachers and students through the
implementation of IEP supports and services for
students assigned to District specialized preschool programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be
assigned.
* Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
* Deliver daily small group instruction under the direction of the
classroom teacher.
* Collect anecdotal notes as part of the formative data collection
process.
* Assist in assessing students on age-appropriate skills in
multiple developmental areas, including
social-emotional, physical, language, literacy, mathematics, and
cognitive development.
* Assist teacher in maintaining preschool program accreditation
requirements related to health, safety,
and sanitation.
* Assists teacher in promoting a positive learning environment.
Supports and maintains individualized
behavior management programs.
* Assists the teacher with implementation of specific instructional
requirements as indicated in the
individual education plans for each student.
* Utilize conflict resolution techniques to assist students in
solving problems.
* Participate in and implement ongoing training and professional
development related to early
childhood development and education.
* Assist teacher in supervision of students in loading/unloading
buses, in the gym, on the playground, in
individualized settings, and as otherwise directed daily.
* Assists with preparation of instructional materials.
* Assists teacher with reports and related clerical functions.
* Assists willingly in potential Non-Violent Crisis Interventions
utilizing the skills learned through CPI
training in accordance within Iowa Department of Education
Regulations: Chapter 103.
* Assists willingly in the maintenance of student safety if student
attempts elopement through skills
learned through CPI training in accordance within Iowa Department
of Education Regulations: Chapter
103.
* Assists willingly in hygiene maintenance/toileting of students as
needed.
* Operates school equipment such as Chromebooks, copier,
communication devices, etc.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
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School District Position Description
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the
essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
You must meet at least 1 of the following to be qualified for this
position:
* Child Development Associate (CDA)
* Associate's Degree, must include at least 12 hours of early
childhood and/or education courses
* Bachelor's Degree, must include at least 12 hours of early
childhood and/or education courses
Experience working with young people in an educational setting
preferred.
Ability to become CPR/First Aid certified within 30 days of hire
required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence, and memos. Ability to
effectively present information in one-on-one and small group
situations to staff, parents, students, and
administrators.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions,
and decimals. Ability to graphs and other data sources.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed
but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in
standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to
work with students with special needs and
to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Respect for the
dignity of and sensitivity to special needs
students. Ability to develop effective working relationships with
students, staff, parents and the school
community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both
orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties
with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education
policies. Demonstrates initiative and
creativity with students and their programs. Knowledge and
experience with computer programs and
software preferred. Experience working with special needs students
on an instructional basis preferred.
Training in classroom and individual behavior management skills
preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms 0 - 24
inches and on occasion up to 36 inches.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, talk and
hear. The employee is occasionally required
to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to bend at
the neck more than the average person and
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School District Position Description
may need to frequently work on the floor, depending on the age
level of students. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision and
peripheral vision. The employee needs to be
able to tell where a sound is coming from, hear in a noisy
environment and occasionally will assist in physical
management of students and lift and/or up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet
and occasionally up to 20 feet, things
such as wheelchairs, books, supplies or other instructional
equipment.
* Physical examination upon employment and within every three years
thereafter.
* Tuberculosis test upon employment and within every three years
thereafter.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
The employee will typically work indoors but may be required to
attend to students' needs outdoors in
moderate to cold temperatures or moderate to hot temperatures. The
noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate to loud. The employee must work with other staff,
continuously meeting multiple demands
from several people. The employee may be involved in situations
where students are physically aggressive.
The employee is continuously responsible for the safety and
well-being of students.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance
with American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.)
and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this
position. Additional duties are performed by the
individuals currently holding this position and additional duties
may be assigned.
Student Support Services/Preschool Teacher Assistant
7/31/2023
Rue Elementary
Please see attached job description for more information.
Preschool Teacher Assistants Specialized
Rue Elementary School
7.5 hours per day
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
187 days per year
$16.72 - $17.17 per hour (depending on experience)
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision,
life, IPERS retirement, paid holidays, paid time off, summers off,
and more!
It is REQUIRED that you have AT LEAST ONE (1) of the following to
be qualified to work in preschool:
This position is open until flled, please APPLY AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
Questions? Contact Tammy at 712-396-2357.
It is the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District
not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information,
ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party
preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital
status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and
socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or
characteristic in its educational programs and its employment
practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints
of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to
this policy please contact Human Resources at 712-328-6446.
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