Job description

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT FOR THE LITTLE TREE PRESCHOOL
The Little Tree Preschool Huntsville is looking for energetic, passionate, and attentive staff to be a part of our inclusive preschool program at Chapman Elementary, part of the Huntsville City School System! This is a unique opportunity to learn about and implement evidence-based practices aimed at building social, communication and adaptive skills in young children. We are more than just a typical preschool class because we incorporate applied behavior analysis into our teaching strategies to meet every child where they are. We believe every moment can be a fun teaching opportunity. We expect all our staff to invest in our students’ lives and be great teachers, but we will provide all the specialized training you need to do it! Instructional assistants work with students individually or in small groups under the direction of special education teachers, the program director, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Our classrooms are small, with one teacher and two aides teaching a maximum of twelve children. Those interested in a career working with young children in education and/or social services are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support services to teachers and other Huntsville City Schools (HCS) instructional staff in the Special Education Services department in classrooms, resource centers, and other school-related areas as assigned to assist with a variety of instructional and other related duties.
• Participates in the development and planning of effective lesson plans, instructional activities, and special school-related events and projects under the direction of the assigned instructional staff member.
• Works directly with students on an individual or group basis as requested and directed by the assigned instructional staff member in order to supplement regular instruction, assist with the use of instructional resources and technology, develop effective learning and study skills and reinforce lesson plans.
• Assists with the general supervision of students both inside and outside the classroom to enforce appropriate rules and procedures in accordance with district policies, maintain clear standards of student behavior, and achieve an orderly, functional environment conducive to learning.
• Assists in the planning and scheduling of class field trips and other approved educational activities as necessary to support curriculum and guides students in opportunities to best utilize and apply learning experiences.
• Assists students with various mobility needs such as lifting and positioning students, loading and unloading on the bus, transporting students in and around the school and on field trips.
• Notifies appropriate personnel regarding evidence of child abuse/neglect (as required by state law), as well as severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide, or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
• May monitor and record data on a student’s progress or behavior in an effort to better meet a student’s needs under the direction of the assigned teacher.
• Assists students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to dressing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash up routines.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher, therapist, or speech pathologist.
• Reports the special needs of individual students to the teacher and assists students as needed.
• Assists with the use and care of computers and other district equipment and materials in compliance with established policies.
• Prepares, secures, and organizes materials, equipment, and resources needed for instructional use, arranges displays and bulletin boards, and performs related clerical and record-keeping duties under the direction of the assigned instructional staff member.
• Follows confidentiality FERPA guidelines with regard to student performance and records.
• Participates in a variety of approved professional development programs as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
An Associate’s degree (or higher) OR two (2) years of full-time study at an institution of higher education OR passing test scores in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics on the WorkKeys assessment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Nine month year. Salary as recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.

This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in this position. As such, it is not intended to contain all duties and qualifications of an employee in this position. Consequently, it is not intended to be perceived as an identification of essential job functions as required by ADA. Note: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to that position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntsville, AL 35811: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special needs: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22,631.00 - $35,243.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science

School type:

• Public school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntsville, AL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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