Alternative Education Aide - Westview Campus, 7 hrs.

Olathe Public Schools • Olathe, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alternative Education Aide supports the Compass Program at Westview Campus by assisting with day-to-day duties for students in kindergarten through grade 8. The aide uses PBIS and other district-adopted social-emotional curricula and instructional tools to support students’ social-emotional well-being and responds to behavior in accordance with district procedures and rules, including PBIS and ESI. The position reports to the Compass Program Principal and works in an indoor environment.

The role involves assessing students’ reading and math progress and learning needs; collaborating with classroom teachers to align small-group and individual instruction; coordinating with the building principal or another appointed supervisor to prioritize students for groups; and gathering lesson materials with classroom-teacher support. The aide also performs other tasks appropriate to the role and other duties as assigned. The position is classified, non-exempt, full-time, and scheduled for 7 hours per day on the 172A calendar. The hourly rate is $19.00.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience is desired.
• Willingness and ability to support students who may exhibit extreme behaviors, including elopement, physical aggression, and verbal outbursts, with a calm, consistent, and supportive approach.
• Ability to intervene safely and appropriately and contribute to a team committed to the success of all students.
• Verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality.
• Skills in emotional regulation, prevention, and de-escalation.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment.
• Highly collaborative team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as needed to achieve desired results.
• Background clearance and TB test/physical required.

Responsibilities

• Use PBIS and other district-adopted social-emotional curricula and instructional tools to teach and support students’ social-emotional well-being.
• Support and correct behavior in accordance with district procedures and rules, including PBIS and ESI.
• Assess students in reading and math using tools such as assessments and running records to determine progress and learning needs.
• Collaborate with and take direction from classroom teachers to align small-group and individual instruction with classroom needs.
• Coordinate with the building principal or another appointed supervisor to prioritize students for small groups.
• Gather lesson materials with support from the classroom teacher to provide instruction appropriate to students’ needs.
• Perform tasks appropriate to the role to support the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Safely and appropriately intervene with students and contribute to a team committed to student success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED