Behavioral Aide - Sub

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC•Paramount, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Aide provides direct support to students with special needs in school settings within Paramount Unified School District. The aide works under direct supervision with individual students and groups, supports classroom instruction and activities planned by school district staff, and helps maintain an orderly, positive learning environment. Assignments may vary by district and school, may involve more than one school location, and may include taking children into the community. The role also supports students’ social skills, personal care, hygiene, and feeding, and may involve classroom technology, adaptive devices, playground supervision, crisis intervention, discipline, and emergency treatment. The position is part-time, Monday through Friday during school hours, with a morning schedule and no weekends. Mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training is provided, and additional training may be designated by BEAM.

Requirements

At least one year of Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist experience is required.
Recent experience working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds, and/or experience requiring organizational skills, is desirable.
Provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalency; alternatively, provide proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units, or pass the Paraeducator Exam.
Complete mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training, which is provided.
Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM.
Ability to understand and anticipate children’s needs.
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.
Competence in, and ability to assist with, academic skills such as reading and math.
Ability to communicate orally using correct language.
Knowledge of general child needs and behavior patterns, safe work practices, correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and the needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs.
Ability to perform general clerical duties at the supervisor’s request.
Ability to read and understand instructions, and follow and give clear directions.
Ability to work independently and make decisions within established guidelines.
Ability to adapt to the individual needs of school staff and students and work with interruptions.
Ability to identify and respond quickly to emergencies in a calm and resourceful manner.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.
Ability to reliably commute to Paramount Unified School District or plan to relocate before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds, and/or experience requiring organizational skills, is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to students with special needs.
Participate in activities planned by school district staff.
Assist in preparing and developing instructional training activities and materials.
Assist school district staff with in-class activities according to specific instructions.
Help keep classroom materials and equipment organized and the classroom neat and orderly.
Support a positive learning atmosphere using effective teaching and behavior management techniques.
Under direct supervision, assist with assessing student needs.
Share general impressions and observations of students with school district staff.
Work with students individually, in small groups, whole groups, or in learning centers planned by school district staff, and provide instruction.
Assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment.
Assist students with social skills.
Assist with toileting, diapering, dressing, hygiene, and feeding themselves as needed.
Keep restroom and/or changing areas organized and clutter-free.
Administer emergency treatment when necessary.
Take children into the community when assigned.
Work at more than one school location if assigned.
Assist with playground supervision.
Work cooperatively with students, school district staff, and administration.
Reinforce lessons and activities with small groups of learners.
Assist school staff with crisis intervention and discipline.
Participate in program-planning meetings at the request of school staff.
Perform other job-related work as required.