Special Needs Asssistant

Springfield Urban League
Springfield, IL

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: The position of Special Needs Assistant regardless of race, creed, or disability, will assist the classroom team by attending to the special needs of an assigned child using positive reinforcement of the classroom rules. The Special Needs Assistant will also carry out the developmental plan to help the child learn to control himself or herself with little assistance of the Special Needs Assistant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Sign in and out upon arriving and departing from any Head Start Site.

  1. Works with assigned child implementing the goals established for that child under the direction of the classroom Teacher, Site Manager, and Special Services Coordinator.

  1. Must be able to contribute to the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the child that he/she is working with.

  1. Conduct screenings and other assignments assigned by Special Services Coordinator.

  1. Ability to pass all DCFS requirements.

  1. Meets with Special Services Coordinator and Site Manager to discuss their assigned child and receive additional training.

  1. Attend specific trainings to continue to broaden their knowledge of children with special needs.

  1. Contribute to maintaining full compliance of the Performance Standards.

  1. Bus Monitor duties.

  1. Keep accurate and complete notes on the special needs child.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  1. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Must possess an Associate degree in a related field and two years of experience with special needs children.

  1. Previous experience with special needs children.

  1. Ability to pass medical exam certifying freedom of communicable diseases and illegal substances.

  1. Must be able to work well with children, families, staff and others.

  1. Must be able to organize time and materials effectively.

  1. Obtain/maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.

  1. Obtain/maintain CDA Credential.

  1. Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.

  1. Must have positive attitude toward direction.

  1. Must be in good physical health.

  1. The employee is expected at work on scheduled workdays, during scheduled work hours and to report to work on time.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision

Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.

The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

8:00am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday
Posted 2026-03-20

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