What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Aide, School Age at Victory Academy position at olvhs?
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If that statement ignites you, you’re at the right place! We are looking for Teacher Assistants at Baker Hall School & Baker Academy, serving students with disabilities in grades K-12.
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Our education program strives to provide specialized, high quality educational programming for students with and without disabilities across Western New York. Our programs serve Pre-K through 12th grade students in 6 schools, with a focus on blending academic and social emotional support to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Benefits:
Paid School Breaks (Approximately 7 weeks)
Paid Holidays
Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
Free dental services at BVS Dental Clinic
Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too
Perks:
Small class sizes (8 students, 1 teacher and 1 or 2 educational aides)
Teacher Mentor Program
Paid teacher prep periods
Casual dress code
OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to
learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)
Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
$$ Employee referral program $$
Job Summary:The Education Aide provides academic support and services to pediatrics, adolescents, and adults adjusting for the effects of age, culture, background, experience and developmental status. As a support of academic, behavioral and life skills this employee directly supervises students in areas of educational programming and activities. Essential Job Duties:
Supervise students at all times.
Assist students with their academic work and their daily school routine.
Interact with students in ways that are therapeutic, respectful and trauma sensitive.
Utilizes preventative and de-escalation techniques that are consistent with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Assist teacher as requested and actively engage with students in the classroom.
Assist students with morning/evening transportation between the cottages and school via agency bus.
Teaches students living skills such as decision making, personal control, interpersonal communication and problem solving, dressing, grooming and eating.
Instructs and monitors to ensure that the daily routine, structure and habilitative programming is maintained and all related standards are met.
Supervises and assists in transporting students as required.
Manages a clean and safe work environment.
Assists in the planning and implementation of the treatment plan.
Complete all required school and agency paperwork in timely manner and within policy expectations (i.e. IR’s, school logs, attendance, lunch forms, daily behavioral data, etc.)
Perform any other duties listed on the program specific responsibility checklist assigned by the supervisor.
Assist students with maintaining & succeeding with individual behavior plans.
Any other duty as requested by your supervisor.
Skills:
Computer skills
Customer skills
Competencies Template: Service Workers
Minimum Education Required:
High School Diploma/GED
Experience:
No experience required, but would prefer some experience in the mental health field
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None
Training:
New Hire Orientation
Physical Requirements:
The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions
The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, sitting, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.
Salary : $180 - $600
