JOB DESCRIPTION

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional EXCPETIONAL CHILD SERVICES CHILD CARE WORKER who is excited to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teacher assistants who seek a challenging yet rewarding experience.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and teacher assistants set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher and/or teacher assistant.

REPORTS TO: Principal

The Child Care Worker will be responsible for all health and hygiene issues described below and work cooperatively with the other service providers and the School Nurse/Teachers.

NOTE: The safety of school children is an important responsibility of the teacher assistant program. As such, please note that all teacher assistants MUST be available for bus monitoring assignments and will be paid in accordance with the additional hours worked.

**Contingent upon funding**

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

RIDE Requirements:

• RI State Certified Nurse Assistant

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

1. Prepare all specialized equipment, e.g. walkers, helmets, braces, etc. for use by all pupils each day; securing at the close of school day.
   
2. Assist children to and from transportation vehicles (especially those that are medically fragile).
   
3. Assist medically fragile students, in their daily movement, whenever necessary, especially during fire drills, emergencies, changing classes, etc.
   
4. Provide follow up activities as supervised by the Physical or Occupational Therapists.
   
5. Assist the school Nurse/Teacher with maintenance regarding correspondence whenever necessary.
   
6. Give personal care when needed, in toileting/changing diapers, personal hygiene, and clothing changes, whenever necessary.
   
7. Take temperature (axillary/orally/rectally) pulse and respiration whenever necessary.
   
8. Meet safety needs of students by providing necessary assistance to prevent injuries and use of equipment properly, such as walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
   
9. Empty, clean, and change the urinary bags.
   
10. Assist the students to the bathroom facilities.
    
11. Instruct students in proper hygiene techniques.
    
12. Participate in field trips whenever directed.
    
13. Assume other responsibilities at the direction of the Nurse/Health Administrator.
    
14. Monitor the gastrointestinal feeding tube while it is running and is responsible for closing the valve if the student experiences any symptoms of gastric reflux or gastrointestinal distress, and will immediately notify the School Nurse/Teacher.
    
15. I nform the School Nurse Teacher when a student is required to take any medications. THE CHILD CARE WORKER IS NOT PERMITTED TO DISBURSE ANY MEDICATIONS TO ANY STUDENT.
    
16. Report any medical problems/changes of the students to the School Nurse/Teacher immediately.
    
17. At the discretion of the building principal and the School Nurse/Teacher, the Child Care Worker will assist with other students as needed.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).