Job Title: Classroom Assistant
| Reports to: | Site Administrator/ECP Supervisor |
| Job Group: | School-Related Personnel |
| FLSA: | Non-Exempt |
| Job Code: | 4016 |
| Salary Schedule: | PG01 |
JOB GOAL
Responsible for delivery of appropriate childcare and support for school readiness skills to children in the Head Start program, including the provision of comprehensive services to ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with supervision of children to ensure required adult to child ratios; may require staff to provide support in multiple classrooms.
- Assist, support, and monitor individual and/or small groups of children as directed by and under the supervision of the teacher.
- Assist with the preparation and implementation of educational materials, lesson plans, media, and technology based on individual needs to support the development of school readiness skills.
- Assist with the delivery of services to children and families in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Assist with the administration of appropriate screening and assessment tools designed to measure and observe student progress.
- Provide support in developing/maintaining students’ daily living needs and medical needs, such as toilet needs, lifting, diapering, feeding and personal hygiene, transferring, positioning, and ambulation as necessary.
- Aid with supervision, escorting, and movement of students in specific school settings or specialized functions during the school day, before and after school, during emergency drills, and between class times (e.g., playground, physical education class, etc.).
- Assist with family engagement opportunities supporting parent/guardian volunteers.
- Intervene with District-Approved Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, medication, and child-specific procedures when indicated and appropriately trained.
- Assist teacher(s) with classroom/student management and maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning and care.
- Maintain and promptly submit accurate, complete, and correct records as required by federal/state guidelines, District policy and administrative regulations.
- Maintain required federal and state certifications by participating in workshops, meetings, and in-service training sessions as required, including topics related to curriculum, childhood health and safety, and child supervision.
- Assist with implementing educational and instructional goals that align with the District’s philosophy of education and instructional programs, Department of Education requirements, provisions of State and Federal law, and Head Start requirements.
- Follow District policies and procedures concerning education, health, safety, personal information, and the wellbeing of students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of principles of child development and care for preschool-aged children
- Knowledge and understanding of federal guidelines, state guidelines, community agencies, and resources related to Pre-Kindergarten services
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
- Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based technologies and platforms
- Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
- All hires must meet physical requirements of Post Offer Employment Testing (POET)
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited institution
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross First Aid course, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course, or complete within three months of hire
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or complete within two years of hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree from an accredited institution in the field of Early Childhood/Child Development, or related field
- Bilingual in Spanish, written and oral fluency
- Four years’ experience working with schools, agencies, and childcare for preschool-aged children
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk and hear; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
- General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
