Special Education Aide

Position purpose

Under the direction of the Director of Inclusion, the Special Education 1:1 aide will provide behavior, academic and social support to students identified as having a need for additional (or dedicated) adult support in their IEP.

Duties/Responsibilities/Functions/Tasks

• Work with assigned student or students;
• Ability to approach students with an attitude of understanding, patience, and calm;
• Under supervisor direction, implement the student's Behavior Intervention Plan, and curriculum modifications/accommodations;
• Support social interactions
• Model appropriate behavioral interventions;
• Collect data on a daily basis to gather information used by IEP team to revise the Behavior Intervention Plan and to develop annual IEP goals and objectives;
• Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports;
• Consult and collaborate with Sped Team about student progress;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Support classroom teacher(s) or special education team when a student is absent.

Qualifications

• The equivalent of graduation from high school (Verification will be required for high school graduation, college units, and degrees.)
• Pass a Department of Justice background check (Livescan)
• Pass a TB (tuberculosis) screening/testing

Special Position Requirements

• Must have a strong desire to work with children, especially those with special needs and behavior concerns
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism;
• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children;
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis interventions;
• Knowledge and understanding of positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis;

Preferences

• First Aid and CPR training are desirable.
• Knowledge, training and experience within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis

Work Requirements

• Able to bend at waist, kneel, or crouch to assist students;
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Able to lift and carrying of weights up to 25 pounds;