October 28, 2024

Location

Effective

Qualifications

Must hold a valid Teacher Assistant Certificate
Previous experience working with children and families required
Bachelor’s Degree required
Must have knowledge of child growth and development, pre- and post- natal care, prevention of child abuse, interpersonal and family relationships, and parenting skills development
Has an experience record that indicates success in working with families through in-home visits
Must be organized and able to maintain mandated timelines
Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Job Responsibilities

Develop and maintain supportive strength-based, culturally sensitive relationships with pregnant women, mothers of young children, and their families by providing education, physical and emotional support
Establish a partnership with the family and, in conjunction with the family, establish a family service plan that addressed the needs of the child and family; make bi-weekly home visits with identified families
Conduct developmental screenings with each child
Based upon the needs of the child, share developmentally appropriate activities with the family in addition to information regarding the child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
Implement Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum model
Maintain ongoing documentation as required by curriculum and grant
Plan for and support 3 year old transition process
Refer families to additional agencies when appropriate
Collaborate with other School District No. 118 parent educators to provide play group opportunities in the community
Participate in community collaboration meetings and events which could include limited evenings or weekend
Maintain standards specified in Professional Performance Expectations for School District No. 118 Employees

Reports to

Terms of Employment

180 day position plus limited summer hours; wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Danville Education Association

To Apply

External Applicants: To be considered, applicants must complete an online applicationpacket including a letter of specific interest and a resume.
District No. 118 Employees: If you are qualified for this position, please apply online and choose internal selection at the top of the job opportunities web page
A minimum of three references must be included on the application – one character reference and two former supervisors or evaluators.

Professional dress is required.

Kimberly D. Pabst

Director of Human Resources

Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118

110 East Williams Street, Danville, IL 61832

Phone: (217) 444-1050, Fax: (217) 444-1052

Email: pabstk@danville118.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer

October 28, 2024