Autism Services Aide (8 Hours/181 Days)

Aiken County Public Schools•Aiken, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides intensive individualized instructional services directed toward the development and/or enhancement of skills and increased independence in social skills, social communication, and learning behaviors under the direction of the Program Specialist for Autism Supports.

Requirements

High School Diploma
a minimum of one year experience providing autism support services
meets highly qualified standards as defined by NCLB Act of 2001
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write and/or type routine reports and correspondences.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of district personnel or organizations.
Proficient in English and relative understanding of sign language.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally through emails and through other means (i.e. picture exchange system).
Ability to develop professional and accurate observational documentation.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.
Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.
Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
Ability to work independently, with limited supervision.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, and the school community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing – using proficient grammar and spelling rules.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and district employees.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy.
Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance to scheduled deadlines.
The positions requires meeting deadlines and interacting with faculty, staff, and administrators.
Some extended hours and multiple demands are required of the employee – with prior notice and approval by the supervisor, if hours extend beyond the work day.
The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials.
The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.
Some driving required.
The employee is frequently required to interact with the public or other staff.
The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred
60 hours college credit from an accredited college
passing score on the ParaPro Exam

Responsibilities

Collects data related to interventions applied and student responses.
Maintains documentation of services.
Prepares materials necessary and relevant for educational services.
Travels to schools around the district to provide autism supports and services under the direction of the Program Specialist.
Attends in-service training and conferences as requested.
Provides services as delineated in each student’s IEP.
Follows training, demonstrates consistent and satisfactory use of Applied Behavior Analysis teaching strategies and methodology including reinforcement, graduated prompts, discrete trial instruction, peer mediated intervention, and positive learning approaches.
Maintains confidentiality as required by Family Education Records Privacy Act (FERPA).
Attends monthly whole group and small group meetings.
Assists with training newly hired Autism Services Aides.
Manages problem behaviors appropriately to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Maintains appropriate relationships with other Autism Services personnel as well as with school personnel and child’s parents/guardians.
Participates in the assessment and programming for students.
Reviews educational programs as appropriate and reports findings to the Program Specialist.
Plans for strategies to promote generalization and maintenance of skills.
Maintains documentation of credentials and on-going hours of training in autism and other developmental delays.
Coaches and supports teachers, staff, and administrators in dealing with behavior issues.
Provides training and support to general education teachers with mainstreamed students.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Programs.