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Special Education Aide

Special Education Aide

Aveson Charter SchoolAltadena, CA, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

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;
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