What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional position at Birch Agency?
Birch Agency, a nationally recognized company in educational services, is looking for a dedicated Paraprofessionals/Instructional Aides to join our team in La Habra, CA! We have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children with special needs, and we are hiring like-minded professionals to be part of our team.
Job Details:
1:1 aide
30 hrs/week (8:30am-3:00pm)
Moderate/Severe students
Ages 12-21
Start: ASAP - continuous assignment
Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one tutoring (if such tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher).
Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and/or other materials.
Act as a liaison in communicating with teacher and other IU and district staff regarding ongoing needs of students.
Support parental involvement activities.
Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise students to various locations across all educational settings.
Assist the student to use equipment.
Assist the student to use and maintain augmentative communication devices.
Assist a student to ambulate, position, and transfer.
Advocate for and provide support for students with various special needs including but not limited to Autism Spectrum support; Behavior management; Physical disabilities and Learning disabilities.
Support students in range of motion and other exercises.
Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as needed (e.g. feeding, grooming, bathing, toileting, diapering, etc.).
Monitor the incidence and prevalence of designated health problems or medical conditions (e.g., seizure precautions or extreme lethargy).
Accompany student on school bus or other vehicle.
Cue, redirect or monitor to ensure that the student performs ADL tasks when a cognitive impairment prevents a student from knowing when or how to carry out the task (e.g., a student may not be able to dress without instruction on how to do so or need reminders of what to do and when).
Observe/monitor and redirect/intervention to assist with completion of ADL’s.
Cue the student to pay attention, participate in activities and complete tasks.
Participate in the implementation of each student's IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) and C.E.Rs (if applicable)
Assist with data collection of student performance.
May be trained, when qualified, to occasionally transport students.
Follow any individualized support plans that may be a part of a student’s educational program (e.g., behavior, communication, health, transportation). Track information about each student including needs, strengths, gains and problem areas.
Assist with setting up educational environment and preparing materials for instruction.
Required Job Qualifications:
Competitive compensation package with benefits including health and dental insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Access to a supportive network of peers and mentors within Birch Agency
***Only candidates who are eligible to work in the US without sponsorship will be considered for the position***
Please contact Andrew Sanchez if you qualify and would like to be considered for the opportunity.
Email: asanchez@birchagency.com | Phone: (424)500-8394
#HPIND
#LI-JB1
Job Details:
1:1 aide
30 hrs/week (8:30am-3:00pm)
Moderate/Severe students
Ages 12-21
Start: ASAP - continuous assignment
Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one tutoring (if such tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher).
Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and/or other materials.
Act as a liaison in communicating with teacher and other IU and district staff regarding ongoing needs of students.
Support parental involvement activities.
Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise students to various locations across all educational settings.
Assist the student to use equipment.
Assist the student to use and maintain augmentative communication devices.
Assist a student to ambulate, position, and transfer.
Advocate for and provide support for students with various special needs including but not limited to Autism Spectrum support; Behavior management; Physical disabilities and Learning disabilities.
Support students in range of motion and other exercises.
Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as needed (e.g. feeding, grooming, bathing, toileting, diapering, etc.).
Monitor the incidence and prevalence of designated health problems or medical conditions (e.g., seizure precautions or extreme lethargy).
Accompany student on school bus or other vehicle.
Cue, redirect or monitor to ensure that the student performs ADL tasks when a cognitive impairment prevents a student from knowing when or how to carry out the task (e.g., a student may not be able to dress without instruction on how to do so or need reminders of what to do and when).
Observe/monitor and redirect/intervention to assist with completion of ADL’s.
Cue the student to pay attention, participate in activities and complete tasks.
Participate in the implementation of each student's IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) and C.E.Rs (if applicable)
Assist with data collection of student performance.
May be trained, when qualified, to occasionally transport students.
Follow any individualized support plans that may be a part of a student’s educational program (e.g., behavior, communication, health, transportation). Track information about each student including needs, strengths, gains and problem areas.
Assist with setting up educational environment and preparing materials for instruction.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of experience working as a special education paraprofessional/teacher's assistant/ Lead Teacher / Daycare Teacher
- Experience working with students in educational settings such as private schools, daycares, or classrooms
- Experience assisting with ADLs including but not limited to feeding and toileting.
Competitive compensation package with benefits including health and dental insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Access to a supportive network of peers and mentors within Birch Agency
***Only candidates who are eligible to work in the US without sponsorship will be considered for the position***
Please contact Andrew Sanchez if you qualify and would like to be considered for the opportunity.
Email: asanchez@birchagency.com | Phone: (424)500-8394
#HPIND
#LI-JB1
