CLASSROOM AIDE
About The Position
Mary Cariola Center is seeking a dedicated Classroom Aide to support students throughout the school day. This role involves implementing individualized educational and therapeutic programs, assisting with daily living activities, providing behavioral support, and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively with a team, interact positively with students and families, and follow directions from supervisors. This position is crucial in fostering an inclusive and supportive educational setting where all students feel respected and valued.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Responsibilities
- Supervise students throughout the school day while implementing assigned individualized educational and therapeutic programs both inside and outside the classroom (therapeutic pool program, specially designed physical education, etc.)
- Engage in any necessary lifting, moving and/or positioning tasks for students
- Facilitate improved gross motor, fine motor and range of motion skills
- Promote and facilitate students’ self-care and other Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Assist students with toileting, dressing and eating as needed including modeling appropriate behavior and using therapeutic equipment and/or feeding techniques
- Provide behavioral support, including implementing agency approved emergency physical interventions
- Help maintain a positive, safe and healthy educational environment, addressing students; health, medical and safety needs
- Interact with students in an age-appropriate manner, respecting their privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- Demonstrate initiative and effectively engage with students during transition
- Handle and use student equipment safely and appropriately
- Assist with maintaining and caring for the classroom, equipment, materials and activity areas
- Observe and record students’ performance and behaviors, sharing relevant information with the classroom teacher
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with classroom and professional team members while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
- Help prepare classroom projects and materials, including setup and cleanup
- Assist the students with individual and small group activities
- Respectfully follow direction from Teachers, Teacher Assistants, clinicians, supervisors, or designees
- Interact politely and professionally with parents, caregivers, and other visitors
- All other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
