Instructional Aide Early Head Start at Donna Independent School District

Job Title: Instructional AideWage/Hour Status: NonexemptDepartment: Curriculum & InstructionReports To: Campus PrincipalApproved By: SuperintendentSUMMARY:Provide nurturing responsive and developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers ages six (6) weeks to two (2) years. The Early Head Start Paraprofessional ensures a safe clean and engaging environment that promotes each childs physical social emotional and cognitive development while maintaining compliance with Head Start Performance Standards state licensing regulations and district policies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Instructional SupportAssist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.Help with inventory care and maintenance of equipment.Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.Student ManagementChild Care and Learning Environment - Provide direct supervision and responsive care for infants and toddlers at all times. - Create a nurturing predictable and stimulating classroom environment that promotes learning through play and exploration. - Implement daily routines including feeding diapering and napping following all sanitation and safety guidelines. - Facilitate age-appropriate activities that promote sensory motor language and cognitive development. - Encourage positive social and emotional development through modeling guidance and redirection. - Ensure all classroom materials and equipment are clean safe and developmentally appropriate.Health Safety and Compliance - Maintain compliance with all Donna ISD Head Start and State Licensing standards and procedures. - Conduct daily health and safety checks of the classroom and playground. - Follow emergency procedures and child release policies as outlined by district and licensing guidelines. - Maintain accurate attendance meal count and daily logs as required.Communication and Collaboration - Build positive relationships with families sharing updates on their childs daily routines and developmental progress.OtherMaintain confidentiality.Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work meetings and appointments.Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSES/EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or GEDCompleted two (2) years/48 hours of study at an institution of higher education; orObtained an Associates Degree (or higher)Valid Texas educational aide certificateSome experience working with childrenChild Development Associate (CDA) credential in infant/toddler preferred or willingness to obtain within one year of hireMust meet all State Child Care Licensing requirementsCurrent CPR and First Aide certification preferredKnowledge of infant and toddler growth and developmentLANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations to administrators teachers peers students parents and the school community.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to work well with children. Working knowledge of copier personal computer typewriter and audiovisual equipment. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students staff 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.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls and climb or balance. Moderate stooping bending kneeling crouching crawling and lifting is required of this employee. 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 and hear in a noisy environment.The employee must maintain emotional control under stress.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. Key Skills System Design,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Adult Education,SCORM,LMS,Training & Development,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Captivate,Curriculum Development,Web Accessibility Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1