Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
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Develops weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care
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Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
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Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children as required, develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child
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Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily caregiving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group
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Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans
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Exchange information and serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary intervention/prevention team
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Integrate the skills of the instructional aide into classroom routing and to develop and direct skill of aide
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Responsible for record keeping of child’s progress, level of development and records from other agencies
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Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom with parents
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Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers
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Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
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Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff.
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Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests.
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Liaison with children's families to ensure smooth transition from home to child care setting and transitions from classroom to classroom when needed
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Report all cases of suspected child abuse/neglect to the Principal/DCFS
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Work cooperatively with special service personnel of the district
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Maintain confidentiality of all student data and information
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Participate in staff meetings and in-service training programs as are scheduled for teachers
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Serve as the case manager for the I.E.P. for each child integrating various disciplines (speech, O.T., P.T., etc.)
Salary/Benefits
See district's website (www.dist126.org)