ASL Behavioral Aide
Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC•Downey, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a part-time position supporting students with special needs in various locations within the Downey Unified School District. The role involves direct support, assisting with instructional activities, maintaining a positive learning environment, and reinforcing lessons. The aide will work under the supervision of after-school program staff and may assist with technology, adaptive devices, social skills, and personal care needs. The position also includes playground supervision and assisting with crisis intervention and discipline.
Requirements
- Ability to understand and anticipate the needs of children
- Ability to operate classroom technology equipment
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability to show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math
- Ability to communicate orally with correct language usage
- Knowledge of the general needs and behavior patterns of children
- Knowledge of safe work practices
- Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Knowledge of needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs
- Ability to perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor
- Ability to read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions
- Ability to work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
- Ability to adapt to individual needs of after-school program staff and students and work with interruptions
- Ability to identify and respond quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner
- Ability to establish and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Paraeducator Exam
- Complete a mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Training (Provided)
- Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM
- Must Know ASL
- Reliably commute or planning to relocate to Downey, CA before starting work (Required)
- Willing to work from 1 pm to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday during an academic school year?
- Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist: 1 year (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Direct support to students with special needs
- Participate in activities planned by the after-school program staff
- Assist in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
- Assist the after-school program staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions
- Assist the after-school program staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
- Assist the after-school program staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques
- Under direct supervision of the after-school program, assist with assessing student needs
- Provide the after-school program staff with general impressions and observations of students
- Work with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the after-school program staff and provide instruction to students
- May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment
- Assist with social skills
- Assist with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene
- Keep an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area
- Administer emergency treatment when necessary
- May take children into the community
- May assist children to feed themselves
- May be assigned in more than one after-school program location
- Assist with playground supervision
- Work cooperatively with students, after-school program staff, district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
- Reinforce lessons/activities with small groups of learners
- Assist after-school program staff in crisis intervention and discipline
- Participate in program planning meetings at the request of the after-school program staff
- Perform other job-related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
