Starting Rate: $22.02 /hour |
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Spectrum Center Schools and Programs a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an Instructional Aide IIto join our awardwinning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a fastpaced goaloriented outcomedriven environment seek a career with genuine purpose and possess a problemsolving mindset a sense of humor and a stellar work ethic We Should Talk!
As anInstructional Aide IIyou will provide individualized supervision and instruction to assigned students and additional support to the core classroom staff. Working with student(s) to implement their Individualized Education Programs (IEP) you will utilize group and individual instruction in the classroom and community.
Responsibilities Include:
- Implementing curriculum (including all onsite and communitybased instruction) and behavioral intervention strategies consistent with the letter and intent of the IEP/ITP (Individual Transition Plan)/ PBIP (Positive Behavior Intervention Plan) to meet each students goals and objectives.
- Consulting with supervisor on the progress of students and the implementation of the IEP/ITP/PBIP and assisting in transition plans for integrating the student back to a public school placement (mainstreaming/inclusion) or to an adult program. Writing progress reports developing and modifying data sheets and developing curriculum.
- Following the classroom schedule which addresses each students IEP/ITP goals including community and vocational goals group instruction any designated instructional services (DIS) and/or schedule revisions.
- Completing accurate and timely documentation on students behavior as outlined by school procedures; reporting observations to relevant staff and making recommendations based on observations. Assisting in preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities log as required and maintaining confidentiality of student information and records at all times.
- Participating in the data collection process by collecting recording and maintaining data required by student programs classroom records and data computer systems as assigned by supervisor; and providing input for the development of Functional Analyses of Behavior and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Performing job coaching duties as assigned by assisting in the training of students on campus or at community job sites in appropriate work behavior and specific employment skills. Keeping supervisor informed of issues regarding students vocational skills and/or placement.
- Providing for the basic physical needs of students as needed (e.g. toileting and diapering ensuring students receive their medications assisting with feeding students assisting with hygiene etc.).
- Maintaining safety and security of the facility through close observation and monitoring of the students maintaining optimal physical proximity remaining alert at all times and using analytical forethought to anticipate potentially volatile or unsafe situations to proactively intervene.
- Complying with all company policies/procedures and regulatory requirements and reporting any known or suspected violations to his/her supervisor or through other means identified in company policy.
- Providing appropriate crisis intervention as necessary using the least restrictive method by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors utilizing appropriate deescalation techniques to diffuse the situation correctly prioritizing safety concerns following proper physical restraint techniques and displaying neutral emotions.
- Meeting school and regulatory training requirements by attending all mandatory meetings and training sessions as required.
- Assuring cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom by assisting in cleaning filing and preparing materials and proactively assisting in all security maintenance and safety functions as required for the overall facility.
- Participating as a team member and promoting a positive work environment by demonstrating cooperation compromise appropriate expression of opinion and by treating others with consideration courtesy and respect.
- Assisting with other daily classroom functions and special assignments as directed; including but not limited to substitute teaching.
- Acting as the primary instructor supervisor and mentor to students and staff when the teacher is absent including credential communication coverage with families and management of classroom systems as needed.
- Providing classroom orientation for new staff per agency guidelines and as directed by the teacher.
- Assisting with the planning and preparation of educational materials and activities and maintaining individual student data binders and communication devices/books.
- Assisting the teacher in managing the classroom budget records and environment.
- Serving as an aide (also known as a rider) to provide supervision and management of student behavior during transportation routes in Spectrum owned vehicles (at applicable campuses).
- Providing (at applicable campuses) transportation for students by driving a Spectrum owned vehicle with student/s who require transportation to and/or from school. This responsibility requires an employee provided DMV driving record report.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelors degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
- Hold currently or have the ability to obtain an Emergency 30 Day Sub Permit within 90 days of starting employment.
- Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state drivers license.
- Willingness and ability to drive a company van and transport students within the community.
- Minimum 3yrs prior experience working with children in an education and/or classroom setting.
- Prior experience working with children with autism developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors in a special education program setting preferred.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
- Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
- Advanced oral and written communication organization conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and decisionmaking ability.
- Wellversed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
Spectrum Center Schoolsis a division ofChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide we have helped change the direction of more than240000 student lives!
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