KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of basic school subjects and ability to communicate knowledge to others; • Knowledge of the special behavior patterns pertaining to student age and growth process; • Knowledge of and interest in the community and the welfare of its children; • Knowledge and awareness of ethical and confidential conduct in personal relationships on the job; • Knowledge, patience and understanding of mentally handicapped children and a sincere desire to assist in their educational development; • Ability to read and write in grammatically correct sentences; • Ability and willingness to work with professional and technical supervisors as a team in striving to provide the utmost for development of children; • Ability to assume the role of teacher and playmate in directing the play of children toward desired objectives; • Ability to follow clearly written lesson plans; • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the course of work; • Ability to follow oral and written directions, maintain simple records, absorb training and apply learned skills; • Ability to follow oral and written directions and to maintain simple records; • Ability to manage class room time and group control; • Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, administrators, parents and others; • Ability to be tolerant, ant patient under stressful situations. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Graduation from a recognized college or university with an Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education or a related field, or • Completion of two (2) years of college to include sixty (60) college credits, or • High School Diploma with passing score on state approved paraprofessional assessment exam. |