This position works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom and/or to serve as a disabilities aide as needed providing support for children with disabilities.  Works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs.  The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.  This position may receive content area technical support and training from the Lead Teacher/Teacher and/or program Managers. Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities including lesson plans.

• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural
  
  background of the children and families served.


• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition
  
  and proper social skills.


• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.


• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.


• Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher or assistant teacher.


• Works with assigned children with disabilities.


• Supports the work of the classroom staff and managers, health/nutrition, family
  
  services, mental health specialists and/or consultants in carrying out individual plans
  
  for children with special needs.