What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Aide / Assistant position at SOLON CITY SCHOOLS?
Hourly rate based on experience: $18.05 - $20.27
Job Description:
The selected applicant will be required to carry out a program developed by professionals using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Applied Behavior Analysis is the process of systematically applying evidence-based interventions to improve socially significant behaviors to a meaningful degree, and to demonstrate that the interventions employed are responsible for the improvement in the behavior. Training will be provided by the School Psychologist, Lead Teacher, with support from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Collaboration in ongoing. Daily support is provided by school personnel, administrative, support, and instructional. Behavior technicians are trained to follow behavior plans for challenging behaviors and to provide direct instruction for skills across areas such as communication, adaptive, and vocational. This position is not a medical-related position; it is a support position for student behavior.
Requirements:
- Similar work experience.
- Ability to commit to full day work (7:15am – 3:15pm) or (8:00am - 4:00pm)
- Strong at collaborating and accepting feedback
- Ability to engage proactively with student with problem behaviors
- Ability to implement behavior plans for challenging behaviors (e.g. non-compliance, attention-seeking, avoidance) and to provide direct instruction on a wide array of skills.
- Organized and able to manage and organize content and data collection, under guidance
- Understands the importance or and demonstrates an ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to pass state and federal background checks
- Has reliable transportation to work
- Ability to ride school bus with the student to and from school
- Ability to maintain self-composure with a rational and objective demeanor when faced with difficult situations; ability to act objectively, rather than impulsively or emotionally
- Computer proficient
- College experience preferred
POSITION: Instructional/Non-Instructional Aide
POSITION TYPE: Classified – Instruction/Non-Instructional Aide - Salary Schedule
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor Degree in Education, preferred.
Shall show evidence of demonstrated teaching, educational skills and interest in students and their education.
Shall have the ability to communicate and deal with students, teachers and the public in a congenial and positive manner.
Shall have demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
Shall exhibit acceptable standards of emotional stability, moral character, sound health and be physically able to perform necessary job responsibilities.
Shall exhibit a pleasant and dignified classroom manner, be neat in appearance and have the ability to adjust to change.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
CONTRACT
WORK DAYS: As per Board Agreement
RESPONSIBLE TO: Classroom Teacher and Building Principal
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $18.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Education: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $-1