Head Start Prekindergarten Instructional Assistant 2

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: Head Start Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant 2

LOCATION: Sunderland Elementary School

As assigned by the Program Coordinator or Grant Manager. Program or classroom location may change to meet the needs of the program.

POSITION SUMMARY: The prekindergarten general instructional assistant 2 will provide instructional, behavioral, and social emotional support services to help achieve a well-organized, smoothly functioning class and school environment where students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. Program or classroom location may change to meet the needs of the program.

REPORTS TO: Head Start Coordinator, Principal and Supervisor of Early Childhood Education

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education development (GED) program certificate.
• Associate Arts (AA) Degree or Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred.
• Experience working with early childhood children and children with disabilities and with managing behaviors is preferred.
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) must be obtained within 18 months of employees hire date unless an AA degree is obtained.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.)

At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Exceptional ability to understand and communicate with both verbal and written skills
• Ability to operate various office machines and instructional technology
• Ability to follow a flexible schedule and adapt to various environments
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders when presented with stressful situations
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Such alternative to the above qualification as the Calvert County Public Schools and/or Head Start Program may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the teacher in implementing activities consistent with the curriculum guide, resources and training provided
• Assists teacher with implementation of classroom duties, routines, and instruction
• Works with groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and other student supports planned by the teacher
• Provide instructional, behavioral and social emotional supports and services to all students
• Work with the teacher to facilitate activities for all children both indoors and outdoors. Assist individual children in need of special attention in areas including, but not limited to, academics, social, emotional, and behavioral supports
• Assists the teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment and in assuring the well being and safety of the children in his/her care
• Assist with the provision of specially designed instruction and consistent implementation of student(s)' Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) under the direction of the teacher
• Assist in assessment and data collection for students to assist in planning targeted instruction and Individualized Education Program (IEP) services and supports under the direction of the teacher
• Delivers academic interventions and implements proactive behavioral supports/ interventions
• Intervenes in crisis situations in the school environment as needed
• Assist students with personal hygiene, including designing toileting schedules, toileting/changing and activities of daily living
• Assists individual children in need of special attention
• Sets up, and/or operates, instructional technology, laboratory equipment, and computer programs
• Assists the teacher in providing a high quality program and supports teacher as they move through the EXCELS and Accreditation process
• Accompanies teacher on visits to each child's home as indicated on the planning calendar, to meet parents or guardians and become familiar with the child's family and home environment
• Assists the teacher in maintaining con?dential student folders that included student work samples, assessments, individual goals, and observations of progress toward meeting goals
• Sits with children during all meal times providing a model for good nutritional habits and manners. Engages students in discussions to build their oral communication skills
• Assists the teacher with modeling healthy routines such as teeth brushing and handwashing.
• Participates in professional learning opportunities
• Provides periodic class coverage in absence of a classroom teacher
• May provide class coverage for the teacher during rest/mindfulness time
• Attends and supports students during resource classes each day (inside and outside of the classroom)
• Assists with recess duty daily
• Positively interacts with others
• Reports to work promptly every day
• Meets deadlines
• Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned

OTHER DUTIES:

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Performs related work as required or assigned by the Head Start Coordinator or designee as well as the building principal or designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position is performed in a typical school environment. Significant periods of standing and walking are required.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

The Maryland Blueprint for Education requires that all instructional assistants working in pre-k programs hold either a CDA or AA degree. Head Start requires that a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) must be obtained within 18 months of employees hire date unless an AA degree is obtained.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Eleven (11) month position. 208 days/yr.; $21.10 per hour; employment is contingent upon continued grant funding. Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) must be obtained within 18 months of employees hire date unless an AA degree is obtained. If chosen for this position, the candidate must enroll in direct deposit.

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools as well as the Head Start Program.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:

Immediate Vacancy

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

This posting will remain open until filled.

All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools?does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources

443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.