Floating Aide

Allendale, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

OAC- Floating Aide

Job Summary:
The OAC Classroom Aide supports students with special needs in a center-based program by assisting with instructional activities data collection personal care behavioral support and classroom management. This role works under the direction of the classroom teacher to help implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and ensure a safe supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist the teacher in delivering instructional activities reinforcing learning and supporting skill development.
Provide direct support to students with physical and cognitive impairments. This may include working with students who also have autism and engage in challenging maladaptive behavior.
Support students with personal care needs which may include feeding toileting hygiene mobility and lifting.
Implement behavior support strategies and crisis intervention plans as directed.
Monitor student safety and wellbeing throughout the school day including during transitions and outings.
Collect data on student progress and provide input to the instructional team.
Assist in setting up organizing and maintaining classroom materials and adaptive equipment.
Support social interaction among students.
Participate in team meetings trainings and professional development as required.
Performs other functions as assigned

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree or higher in education or human services preferred.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred.
CPI First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to be provided training upon hire.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Ability to follow teacher and supervisor directions and work as part of a collaborative team.
Patience flexibility and a positive attitude when working with students who have varying needs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students staff families and community partners.
Ability to assist with lifting transfers and physical support of students as needed.
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) assistive technology and adaptive equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand walk bend and sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift and/or assist students with mobility and self-care needs (up to 50 lbs).
Ability to respond quickly in emergency or crisis situations.

Compensation and Details:

Pay: Per OSEA Agreement (Minimum Hourly: $16.00 per hour)
Schedule: Full-time 190 days (July-June)
Employee Group: union-hourly
Benefits: This position is eligible for a cash benefit. This flat amount is provided to you and you may elect to purchase health dental and vision insurance. Disability and life insurance is provided. MPSERS provided retirement plan.
FLSA: non-exempt

Notices:
Job Description Changes: Job descriptions may be subject to change based on the OAISDs needs. This is meant to describe a basic overview of qualifications role and duties. It is not an exhaustive or fully comprehensive list as other duties may be assigned.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment. Civil Rights Coordinators are located at OAISD 13663 Port Sheldon St. Holland MI 49424 to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures. Telephone Ext: 4091.

OAC- Floating AideJob Summary:The OAC Classroom Aide supports students with special needs in a center-based program by assisting with instructional activities data collection personal care behavioral support and classroom management. This role works under the direction of the classroom teacher to he...

Assist the teacher in delivering instructional activities reinforcing learning and supporting skill development.
Provide direct support to students with physical and cognitive impairments. This may include working with students who also have autism and engage in challenging maladaptive behavior.
Support students with personal care needs which may include feeding toileting hygiene mobility and lifting.
Implement behavior support strategies and crisis intervention plans as directed.
Monitor student safety and wellbeing throughout the school day including during transitions and outings.
Collect data on student progress and provide input to the instructional team.
Assist in setting up organizing and maintaining classroom materials and adaptive equipment.
Support social interaction among students.
Participate in team meetings trainings and professional development as required.
Performs other functions as assigned

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree or higher in education or human services preferred.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred.
CPI First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to be provided training upon hire.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Ability to follow teacher and supervisor directions and work as part of a collaborative team.
Patience flexibility and a positive attitude when working with students who have varying needs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students staff families and community partners.
Ability to assist with lifting transfers and physical support of students as needed.
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) assistive technology and adaptive equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand walk bend and sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift and/or assist students with mobility and self-care needs (up to 50 lbs).
Ability to respond quickly in emergency or crisis situations.

Compensation and Details:

Pay: Per OSEA Agreement (Minimum Hourly: $16.00 per hour)
Schedule: Full-time 190 days (July-June)
Employee Group: union-hourly
Benefits: This position is eligible for a cash benefit. This flat amount is provided to you and you may elect to purchase health dental and vision insurance. Disability and life insurance is provided. MPSERS provided retirement plan.
FLSA: non-exempt