Preschool Assistant Teacher - Philadelphia, PA

Pay Range:

$18 to $21 per Hour

Schedule:

8am to 4pm Mon-Friday Days, Summer ESY is Optional

Experience with Autism is highly preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the classroom teacher and related service team to provide educational instruction to children with developmental disabilities as prescribed in the student's Individual Educational Program (IEP) and in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist classroom teacher and related service team in management and delivery of all aspects of children's programs and instruction
• Assist classroom teacher in planning and preparation of instructional activities including selection of instructional and collateral educational materials
• Work with children in groups and 1:1 as assigned
• Monitor children's behaviors in the classroom, during lunch and at special activities outside, in the motor room and in the sensory room and provides necessary observations to team members
• Prepare daily classroom materials
• Actively participate in team meetings and other pertinent discussions of children served by the program
• Assist in creating and organizing an optimal classroom environment including, but not limited to, setting up schedules, routines, and workspaces
• Collect data specific to progress monitoring and behavior
• Participate in development and implementation of IEP goals and objectives
• Assist in maintaining consistency and integrity of program by participating in program assessment
• Implement curriculum and Individualized Education Programs as developed by the IEP team
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Assist children with daily living skills including, but not limited to, toileting, participation in classroom mealtimes, hygiene activities, and classroom activities involving dressing
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalency; Associate or bachelor's degree in education, special education, early childhood, psychology, or a related field preferred
• Two (2) years' experience working with preschool-age children required; experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate assessment tools and practices for children ages three to five preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate IEP development and service delivery practices for children ages three to five preferred
• Knowledge of positive behavior supports preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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