Must be able to communicate effectively.
Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods;
Hold and maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification (specific program to be determined by WCPSS Special Education Services) and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process, adhering to all timelines; **CPI training will be provided through Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), if needed**.
Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, **OR**
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.
Must be able to work in a classroom and office environment, and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.
Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations;
Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others;
Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Pub.L. 114-95, **AND** have one of the following:
_School can contact the school's Physical Therapist for assistance, if needed, for proper lifting techniques._
Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs (an individual with one or more difficulties such as, a physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disability or impairment that causes an individual to require additional or specialized services or accommodations).
Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles;
Physical requirements are consistent with those for medium work.
Two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.
At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
High school diploma or GED and shall hold, or be working toward, an Associate's degree in birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education related field **or** a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Instructional assistants working toward the minimum of an Associate Degree or CDA shall make progress by completing a minimum of six documented semester hours per year; **OR**
Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well-being of students;
Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines;
Ability to motivate students;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers.