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**All benefits are subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Special Needs Assistant
Corpus Christi
Special Needs Assistant
Full Time • Corpus Christi
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Program: Birth to Five Head Start
Employment Status: Non-exempt
DEPARTMENT: Disability/Mental Health Services
Job Classification: Regular, Full-time
REPORTS TO: Disability/Mental Health Technician
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Supervises: None
Location: Based out of the Central Administration Office, 101 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
Employment Status: Non-exempt
DEPARTMENT: Disability/Mental Health Services
Job Classification: Regular, Full-time
REPORTS TO: Disability/Mental Health Technician
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Supervises: None
Location: Based out of the Central Administration Office, 101 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Special Needs Assistant provides on-site support to the classroom with children that have been diagnosed with a significant disability and works with children in accordance with the classroom management with a Mental Health Behavior Intervention plan. This requires the Special Needs Assistant to assist the teacher in stabilizing the learning environment through a daily curriculum lesson plan for a child with special needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED with experience working with young children.
- Must have Child Development Associate Credential or be in the process of obtaining one.
- Must successfully complete and maintain the following permits, and certifications:
- Food Handlers Permit; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date
- Adult/Infant/Toddler First Aid/CPR certification - to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Maintains open lines of communication with immediate supervisor.
- Assists in the classroom to provide support and technical assistance to the teacher with those children experiencing difficulty in managing their emotions and behaviors.
- Implements and applies long- and short-term objectives/goals of I.E.P. (Individual Educational Plan) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and assists teachers on implementation as well as provides materials to children with special needs.
- Follows day to day direction by classroom teacher regarding daily lesson plans, classroom schedules and activities.
- Cooperates with classroom staff and works collaboratively with the Disability/Mental Health staff, Special Education staff, Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), therapists, Local Education Agency (LEA), while implementing appropriate behavior management techniques for children with disabilities.
- Assists assigned child or children with developing their social emotional skills.
- Assists the child with toileting or other personal care as needed during hours of operation.
- Provides individualized instruction to enhance the child's learning capabilities.
- Reinforces positive and acceptable social behaviors.
- Meets with Disability/Mental Health Technician or Coordinator to discuss progress and strategies.
- Observe and assist the child on a daily basis to create a safe, healthy learning environment in the classroom.
- To supervise children at all times and assure the safety of all children including the assigned child.
- Promotes high self-esteem, is a good role model, follows the agency's behavior management system and code of ethics.
- Must comply with the applicable confidentiality provisions in Part B or Part C of IDEA and maintain confidentiality of the child's record.
- Maintains daily documentation of assigned child or children and documents progress of each child in the agency database daily.
- Attends Head Start workshops and training sessions when assigned.
- Will provide visual aids, modified schedules, flipcharts and other tools needed to best meet the needs of the child.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires 24 clock hours annually.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, TB screen, physical and functional capacity evaluation prior to the first day of employment.
- Must have transportation and current liability coverage on vehicle to be used in the performance of job duties. Moderate travel on a daily basis may be required.
- Possesses a valid Texas Driver's license (Operators-Class C) and is subject to review/approval by insurance company on driving record.
- Dresses in appropriate attire with a neat personal appearance.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Proof of work eligibility must be provided.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of activities.
- Influences people in their opinions, attitudes, or judgments about ideas.
- Makes judgments or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria -- relies on one or more of the five physical senses.
- Makes decisions based on measurable or verifiable data.
- Able to give and receive instructions in a courteous, cooperative, conscientious, and tactful manner when dealing with co-workers, children, parents and volunteers.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Compensation: $12.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nueces County Community Action Agency changes peoples lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
The Nueces County Community Action Agency is a non-profit organization serving residents in our community in an effort to reduce or eliminate poverty through a comprehensive approach. We focus on multiple needs through a wide-range approach. We are fortunate to have partnerships with many community organizations, businesses and school districts.
Our Agency prides itself by operating under the direction of a tripartite board which includes representatives of public officials, representatives of organizations and representatives of the low-income community. We include our Policy Council members, which are comprised of parents of the Birth-to-Five Head Start program, to be a part of the Agency’s decision making process.
The Board of Directors, Policy Council Members, staff and community partners strive to eliminate the causes of poverty and to help each family transition out of poverty. It is our goal to serve family, community and agency by adhering to our mission. To that end, we will be relentless in our efforts to fulfill the “Promise of Community Action!”
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Leave & Holidays
As an employee of NCCAA, you will receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year. In addition, you will accumulate personal and sick leave monthly.
Health Coverage
Employees of NCCAA are eligible to participate in the agency’s medical plan. All employees must enroll in the plan or waive coverage. Coverage takes Additionally, there is an annual Open Enrollment period every November for coverage effective the following January 1.
Dental/Vision Care
Employees have the option to elect dental and/or vision coverage for themselves and dependents at competitive rates and coverage levels.
Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
NCCAA offers its employees a life policy for $10,000. Additional coverage may be elected during the first ninety (90) days of employment.
Cafeteria Plan
The Revenue act of 1978 created Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code that allows employees to pay for fringe benefits with untaxed dollars, such as medical, life, cancer, and disability insurance.
Retirement/Pension Plan
The Agency provides an employee retirement pension plan at no cost to the employee. An employee is eligible for the plan the month preceding their first year of employment.
NCCAA also offers its employees discounted services and rates to the following:
Corpus Christi Athletic Club, Freedom Fitness, Sam’s Club Membership Drives, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Texas State Aquarium, And more….