Early Intervention Aide (5 hours Alturas)

Job Title

Under supervision of one or more teachers, infant/preschool assistants independently perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in the training and learning activities of infants and preschool children with special learning needs; provide for the personal and medical needs of students; perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; and perform other related work as required.

Required License/Certification

• Valid California driver's license • Possess or able to attain High Quality status as per No Child Left Behind (NCLB) regulations

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent • AA degree, or 48 college hours or units, or pass test of math, language arts and ability to assist per NCLB regulations • Any combination of successful qualifying experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and skills. A typical way to meet this requirement would be one year paid or volunteer experience working with infants and children of various ages in a learning environment • Training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field is preferred • Bilingual in English and Spanish desired

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Required • Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar • Basic mathematical concepts • Basic concepts of child growth and development Desired • Behavior management strategies and techniques for students with atypical behavior • Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures • Bilingual in English and Spanish Ability to: • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults • Function as a productive team member and interact positively with staff members and parents • Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families • Respect and show appropriate consideration for age, gend