1:1 Aide at Vine Hill Elementary, Scotts Valley (3rd Grade)

THE J O B

The 1:1 Intervention Specialist provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You will work one-on-one with a student with special needs directly at a school site during the school’s hours (8:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday). You will be supported by the teacher and Behavior Specialist/BCBA so if you are in the process of attaining hours for national certification, this is the perfect opportunity to receive supervision! If you are passionate about working with kids, this is the job for you. A more detailed list of responsibilities is below.

BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE

At Honu intervention we prioritize a thriving environment for our staff, offer opportunities for growth, and promote a work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for parttime and fulltime employees
• 401K with 100% employer matching
• Competitive hourly rates based on experience and education
• Paid Vacation
• Paid sick time
• Opportunity for paid credentialing to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®)
• Weekly supervision by BCBAs (ABA) and behavior/developmental specialists (early intervention)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities: without limiting the foregoing, Interventionist duties include but are not limited to

• Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
• Assists students (e.g., lifting, transitioning from desk to wheelchair, etc.) for the purpose of attending to the student’s personal hygiene and care needs.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts student (e.g., bathroom, classroom, community etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
• Implements, under the supervision of a BCBA, research-based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the student’s access to his/her least restrictive environment.
• Supervises individuals in a variety of settings (e.g., community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Prepares the learning environment to allow the student to participate in classroom activities.
• Supervises and escorts the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Attends any problem solving/IEP meeting and provides input as to the student’s progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education.
• Collects data on the student’s IEP goals for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and engaging in data-based decision making.

E S S E N T I A L F U N C T I O N S

• Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds to a height of 1-3 feet
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• The person in this position needs to move about the child’s home, playground, or natural environments to engage in early intervention therapy with children
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (e.g., tablet)
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs/ladders to engage children in gross motor activities
• Must be able to position self on the floor to engage with children during floor-time activities
• The person in this position frequently communicates with parents and other educators who have inquiries about early intervention therapy/techniques. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Must be able to detect, recognize, observe, and assess red-flag behaviors

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

• An AA degree or higher in Psychology, Human Development, Consumer Development or a related social science degree
• RBT certification a PLUS
• DOJ clearance
• Training and competence in Early Care and Education, and knowledge of the relationships between early child development and long-term health outcomes strongly preferred.
• Maintain a professional, confidential work environment
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate behavior
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school
• School
• Special education school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your experience working with providing mental health/social support and/or working as a 1:1 aide?

Experience:

• mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Scotts Valley, CA 95066: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26