Reference #: 5001014446806assistant teacherThroughout, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

　　POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the classroom teacher and related service team to provide educational instruction to children with developmental disabilities as prescribed in the student's Individual Educational Program (IEP) and in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist classroom teacher and related service team in management and delivery of all aspects of children's programs and instructionAssist classroom teacher in planning and preparation of instructional activities including selection of instructional and collateral educational materialsWork with children in groups and 1:1 as assignedMonitor children's behaviors in the classroom, during lunch and at special activities outside, in the motor room and in the sensory room and provides necessary observations to team membersPrepare daily classroom materialsActively participate in team meetings and other pertinent discussions of children served by the programAssist in creating and organizing an optimal classroom environment including, but not limited to, setting up schedules, routines, and workspacesCollect data specific to progress monitoring and behaviorParticipate in development and implementation of IEP goals and objectivesAssist in maintaining consistency and integrity of program by participating in program assessmentImplement curriculum and Individualized Education Programs as developed by the IEP teamPerform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocolsAssist children with daily living skills including, but not limited to, toileting, participation in classroom mealtimes, hygiene activities, and classroom activities involving dressingPerform other duties as assignedEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or equivalency; Associate or bachelor's degree in education, special education, early childhood, psychology, or a related field preferredTwo (2) years' experience working with preschool-age children required; experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferredDemonstrated knowledge of appropriate assessment tools and practices for children ages three to five preferredDemonstrated knowledge of appropriate IEP development and service delivery practices for children ages three to five preferredKnowledge of positive behavior supports preferredDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, prioritiesDemonstrated strong attention to detailDemonstrated strong time management and organizational skillsDemonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervisionDemonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actionsMust be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocolsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description s not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.Throughout, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104Part-timeNon-UnionBehavorial Health, Education, Early Childhood, Child Care, Autism, Mental Health, Non-Profit

　　Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.