What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESY Special Education Aide (School for Autism) position at Pressley Ridge?
Position Summary
This opportunity is for our School for Autism in Pittsburgh, PA and assists the teaching staff in assuring the effective implementation of the Individual Education and behavioral plans of students in the classroom.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assists the teaching team in the effective implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and behavioral classroom management.
- Assures comprehensive documentation of program activities.
- Assures the continuing development of professional skills.
- Assures the continuous safety of all students.
Qualification
- Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
- Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance, if applicable.
- Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf - Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) required. Applicants not meeting the minimum ASL proficiency are required to complete coursework and meet the minimum proficiency after hire.
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands. This position requires a moderate to high level of physical activity. Must meet minimum requirements for Hearing, Speech and Vision. Hearing not applicable for the School for the Deaf.
- Environmental. School and community.
- Working Hours. As assigned.
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Experience
Preferred- 1 year(s): Working with kids with autism spectrum disorder.
Education
Required- High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
