Behavioral Aide

JOB OVERVIEW Under the direction of the Student Support Coordinator, the Behavioral Aide will provide one-on-one student support as needed to assist in facilitating communication, increasing social skills, academic skills, self-help skills and promoting independence. This position is a 10 month, school year only position. The hours are 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. at our Queen St. campus. The pay range is $20-25 an hour. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides intense monitoring of student behavior as indicated on the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP); Supervises student(s) at all times as indicated on the IEP, to ensure the safety of the student(s), peers, and adults; Provides support in crisis situations using district-approved safety/restraint protocol when a student becomes a harm to him/herself or others; Provides verbal support, prompting, redirection and modeling in helping the student(s) access the activities of the curriculum; Assists with conducting student assessments as directed by classroom teacher(s), Behavior Analyst; or support staff; Provides overall support to the classroom teacher(s) and student(s), based on the needs of the classroom and the students’ Individual Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans, if applicable; Assists classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) in preparing lessons and related materials; Incorporates knowledge of student learning styles, child development, and skills/knowledge acquisition rates of the student(s) to whom assigned to assist student learning. Observes and records academic, behavioral and social data to measure progress; Recognizes when teaching/learning and behavioral strategies are not successful and seeks the guidance of the classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) to adapt assistance accordingly; If assignment requires, provides direct assistance to students to manage personal care; and Other duties, as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred Prior experience working with children in a school setting Experience working with children on the Autism spectrum or children with emotional or behavioral disorders ABA experience preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Stand and sit for sustained periods of time See and read a computer screen and printed materials with our without vision aids Hear and understand speech at normal office and classroom levels and on the telephone Focus on one source of sound and not another Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal office and classroom settings and on the telephone Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Frequent repetitive motion with hands, wrists, arms and shoulders. Ability to walk up and down stairs WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $20 - $25