Behavioral Aide (Afterschool Downey)

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC•Downey, CA

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Inclusion Mentor Description of Job Duties and Expectations Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs Participate in activities planned by the after-school program staff Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials Assists the after-school program staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions Assists the after-school program staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized Assists 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, staff may assist with assessing student needs Provides the after-school program staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with Works with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the after-school program staff and provides instruction to student May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment Assists with social skills Assists with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene Keeps an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area Administers 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 Assists with playground supervision Works cooperatively with students, after-school program staff, district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners Assists after-school program staff in crisis intervention and discipline Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the after-school program staff Performs other job-related work as required

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
Knowledge of: Perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor
Skills: Read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions
Skills: Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
Skills: Adapt to individual needs of after-school program staff and students and work with interruptions
Skills: Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner
Skills: Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Experience: Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable.
Education: Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Paraeducator Exam
Resume
Complete a mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Training (Provided)
Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing
Downey, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Are you willing to work from 1 pm to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday during an academic school year?
Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist: 1 year (Required)

Responsibilities

Direct support to students with special needs
Participate in activities planned by the after-school program staff
Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
Assists the after-school program staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions
Assists the after-school program staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
Assists 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, staff may assist with assessing student needs
Provides the after-school program staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with
Works with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the after-school program staff and provides instruction to student
May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment
Assists with social skills
Assists with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene
Keeps an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area
Administers 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
Assists with playground supervision
Works cooperatively with students, after-school program staff, district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners
Assists after-school program staff in crisis intervention and discipline
Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the after-school program staff
Performs other job-related work as required