November 5, 2024

Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc

Douglas

FULL TIME

Paraeducator MH

Douglas, WY

POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. – Douglas is now scheduling interviews for a Paraeducator MH. This is a full- time position of 30hours a week/176 days/year. For more information, please contact the Center Director Shawna at suttenhove@wyomingchild.org or call 307-358-3901. For more details on the job description, and to apply, please visit: www.wyomingchild.org. Application deadline: 11-20-2024 The base hourly rate is $15.59. We look forward to visiting with you!

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

Job Summary: : To assist the classroom teacher in providing an individualized developmentally appropriate early childhood education program for children in a one-on-one setting. To assist in and guide the overall goal of social competence and school readiness for each child.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities : ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL MEET THE HEAD START PROGRAM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, DFS LICENSING, NAEYC STANDARDS, WYOMING DIVISION OF DISABILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND WCFD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL ADHERE TO THE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES OF WCFD, INCLUDING PROGRAM GUIDANCE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER MANUAL.

Provides direct individual specialized instruction under the supervision of the classroom education teacher, in a variety of settings and weather conditions to children
Assists the education staff in the daily planning and preparation of classroom activities.
Maintains class areas in a clean and orderly manner on a daily basis.
Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills when working with staff, students, and parents at all times.
Collaborates with staff and special education teacher in developing appropriate IFSP/IEP related activities.
Participates in meetings with program staff for the purpose of feedback, evaluation, modification and progress of the enrolled children of the program.
Participates in preschool screening activities as designated by the Special Services Director/Area Director/Center Director
Assists the teacher/home visitor in staffing through observation, recording, and reporting on a child's individual progress.
Plan (IEP) related skills as assigned.
Provides support for the delivery of Speech Language Therapy services through Tiny EYE direct services to children in a variety of settings including classrooms, private childcares and preschools, and family homes.
Assist in maintaining accurate and complete student records.
Communicate effectively with staff, children, and families.
Recruit children and families for program enrollment in accordance with the guidelines established by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start, and WCFD.2 P\Job Descriptions\Job Descriptions 2021\Paraeducator-MH-1 on 1 (1/21)
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Board or its designee.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to work well with children (ages birth through 5 years of age), especially those with special needs, and their families
Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, children, families, and community.
Needs to be well organized and able to problem solve.
Must have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children.
The ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions is necessary.
Must have interpersonal skills to work with a variety of personality types.
Must possess proper stress management techniques.
Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.

Education and Experience :

Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. and be 18 years of age (state requirements).
Must attain additional training or certifications, which may be required by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.
In the absence of an early childhood degree, Paraeducators must attend CDA training and make application for a Child Development Associates Credential.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.
Be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.
Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.
Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.
Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.
Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.
Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.
Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.

Transportation staff must:

Able to tolerate possible exposure to biohazards, i.e., body fluids, etc.
Ability to recognize mechanical problems that would require stopping of bus to prevent damage or potential accident while driving.
Able to read gauges on dash of bus and recognize indicator of problems.
Able to tolerate possible gas and diesel fumes.
Able to tolerate dust and gravel.11-20