Behavioral Support Aide (ASL Fluent)

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC•Montebello, CA

18h•$20 - $25

About The Position

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required to effectively engage and assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with behavioral needs, demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, and thrive in a team-oriented educational environment. Prior experience in special education or related support roles is preferred.

Requirements

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required to effectively engage and assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Ability to: Understand and anticipate the needs of children
Operate classroom technology equipment
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math
Communicate orally with correct language usage
Knowledge of: The general needs and behavior patterns of children
Safe work practices
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs
Perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor
Skills: Read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions
Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
Adapt to individual needs of school staff and students and work with interruptions
Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner
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.
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
Ability to commute/relocate: Montebello Unified School District Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist: 1 year (Required)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in special education or related support roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs
Participate in activities planned by the school district staff
Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
Assists school district staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions
Assists school district staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
Assists the school district staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques
Under direct supervision, staff may assist with assessing student needs
Provides the school district 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 school district 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 school location
Assists with playground supervision
Works cooperatively with students, school district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners
Assists school staff in crisis intervention and discipline
Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the school staff
Performs other job-related work as required