ASD Teacher

Position Description: Assist Early Childhood teachers with performing duties necessary to meet the educational needs of the preschool classroom by prepping lesson plans and activities as directed by the classroom teacher. The Educational Assistant’s primary focus is on making necessary preparations for meeting the student learning needs through the order and arrangement of the classroom, support spaces and daily lesson materials. Language Skills: Read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondences, and memos. Strong oral communication skills necessary to establish and maintain preschool learning environment. Physical Demands: Mobility and agility to occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds, work on the floor and at preschool-sized learning centers. Hearing, speech, and sight are required. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Other Skills & Abilities: Maintain flexibility and model a positive attitude in day-to-day dealing with staff and students. Maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding students. Perform duties within a tight daily schedule and with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Schedule: 4 days per week / 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM daily schedule for 123 student days in the academic calendar. Staff meetings held monthly program calendar and position description available upon request. Occasional shift of prep hours to Friday mornings when new learning units are introduced into classrooms.