11 Aide

Reports to: Principal/Supervisor

Employment Information: This is a full-time FLSA-non-exempt 10-month union position.

Summary

The 1:1 Aide provides individualized support to students based on their IEP requirements assisting with academic behavioral language and/or physical needs. Responsibilities vary depending on the students age developmental level and goals and may include facilitating classroom participation implementing instructional plans supporting language development in American Sign Language (ASL) providing personal care and promoting social and emotional growth. The 1:1 Aide works closely with teachers and related service providers applying strong educator skills to ensure each student can fully access the curriculum and engage meaningfully in learning experiences while creating a safe supportive and inclusive a student is absent the 1:1 Aide will be reassigned to other roles across departments for the day based on student and classroom needs.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting teachers in the implementation of instructional plans including one-on-one academic or language support.
• Assisting with the development and preparation of instructional materials.
• Providing personal care and life skills support as outlined in students IEPs (e.g. hygiene changing clothes feeding mobility toileting).
• Supporting students in daily routines including classroom transitions rotations morning activities and end-of-day preparations.
• Assisting with specials and scheduled breaks ensuring students are supervised and engaged appropriately.
• Collecting and documenting student data tracking progress toward academic behavioral or life skills goals.
• Supervising students in various activities including meals playground and field trips.
• Collaborating with teachers related service providers and other staff to ensure students have full access to the curriculum.
• Participating in team meetings professional development and planning sessions.
• Demonstrating a professional demeanor and contributing to a safe supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• When assigned students are absent being reassigned to other roles across departments for the day based on student and classroom needs.
• All paraeducators are required to complete twenty (20) hours of professional development training annually.
• Consistently use the schools prescribed interventions for behavior classroom management and student engagement
• Model and exhibit PSDs core values Students 1st Language Respect Communication and Community Engagement in all interactions decisions and professional responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support student success.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required. An Associates degree from an accredited university is preferred.
• Demonstrated American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency at a Level 2 (ASLPI) or above required; advanced preferred.
• Some background or experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• Meet entry-level requirements on PSDs Credential of Competency of Paraeducator within three (3) years from date of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit kneel or crouch on the floor to engage with students especially preschool-aged children during play and instructional activities.
• Ability to lift transfer or assist students onto diaper-changing tables toilet seats chairs or other equipment as needed for toileting or mobility support.
• Ability to assist with personal care tasks including diapering dressing and feeding when required by students IEPs.
• Capacity to walk stand bend reach and move throughout the classroom and school campus.
• Ability to lift and carry light to moderate objects (e.g. instructional materials student supplies).
• Manual dexterity for using classroom equipment technology and visual supports.
• Ability to attend to students needs for extended periods including direct supervision personal care and interactive learning.

Working Conditions:

• School-based environment including classrooms playgrounds gym and other school facilities.
• Exposure to varying noise levels including active classrooms and student interactions.
• May work with students who require personal care behavioral interventions or physical support including diapering and toileting assistance for preschool-aged students.
• Responsibilities include supporting arrival morning routines rotations specials breaks and end-of-day activities.
• Frequent collaboration with teachers related service providers and other staff.
• Must be able to respond flexibly to changing student needs and classroom assignments across all ages (preschool through age 22).

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