DEDICATED AIDE - HIGH SCHOOL SY 26/27 (10-Months)

The Foundation Schools•Upper Marlboro, MD

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Dedicated Aides are responsible for managing the behavior and ensuring the safety of their assigned student through the implementation of behavior modification systems, school rules, and The Foundation Schools' policies and procedures. They aim to help students decrease and avoid inappropriate behaviors. Dedicated Aides will accompany their assigned student to all classes and activities, providing support for academic assignments and behavioral goals, and maintaining appropriate documentation of student activities. They work under the direction of the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans and IEP goals. Additionally, Dedicated Aides provide staff assistance and program support by participating in meetings, committees, and special activities and assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent is required
Utilize basic office equipment such as computer, telephone, fax, copier, etc.
Complete reports and data input while using a variety of computer programs
Move and carry supplies; light lifting, non-repetitive
Maintain a professional demeanor and relationship with students, colleagues, families, and community partners
Work positively and collaboratively with others
Maintain a professional work ethic and meet the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress, attendance and timeliness
Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills
Prioritize and plan work activities
Use time and resources efficiently, set realistic action plans and goals
Speak clearly and be understood by others
Read and express thoughts in a written format
Possess and demonstrate a high level of mental and emotional balance
Respond quickly and tactfully to crisis situations while using critical thinking to assess problems
Work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines
Physically restrain or assist in student restraints
Possess sufficient mobility to provide program support and manage student behaviors

Nice To Haves

Related course work, Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Six months of formal training or experience in special education, a psychiatric setting or other similar setting for children and adolescents is preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities are a plus

Responsibilities

Shadow assigned student throughout the school day, monitor activities, and document progress; maintain required electronic and paper documentation regarding student’s behaviors and academic progress
Help assigned student decrease and avoid inappropriate behaviors through use of effective behavior management techniques
Display awareness of student’s diagnoses and academic achievements; adapt behavior accordingly to help meet the requirements of the student’s IEP
Help assigned student with both individual and group classroom assignments; assist teacher with implementing lesson plans and actively encourage assigned student’s participation and interaction; assist with academic accommodations and modifications for their assigned student
Demonstrate basic knowledge of all academic subjects and the ability to assist students with classwork
Demonstrate clear and professional boundaries with all students
Reinforce the expectations for learning and standards for classroom participation and behavior; encourage students’ ownership and contribution to the classroom; adapt strategies to help students remain in the classroom
Provide feedback to teacher, school leaders, and other team members to help determine students’ needs, and adjust behaviors and practices to accommodate those needs
Help to promote a safe, appealing and engaging learning environment; assist with preparation of classroom materials, distribution of books and supplies, and other basic clerical duties
Assist with students’ transition between classrooms, during lunch periods and during students’ arrivals and departures
Demonstrate an understanding of how our students’ disabilities impact their behavior and ability to learn; display knowledge of students’ diagnoses and adapt intervention strategies accordingly to meet the requirements of the students’ IEPs and BIPs
Effectively manage student behavior through the implementation of the behavior management system, school rules, policies, and procedures; model appropriate behavior for the students during the school day
Proactively identify behaviors among all students that could lead to a crisis, an unsafe situation or disrupt the learning environment; use effective behavior management techniques to address these behaviors in order to limit the severity and length of disruptions
Proactively provide supervision of students to ensure the safety and security of the school program at all times
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with The Foundation Schools Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Statement and student record confidentiality procedures
Demonstrate appropriate use of verbal de-escalation skills to manage student behaviors; utilize the behavior continuum in order to use or consider the use of the least restrictive behavioral interventions necessary; use effective, appropriate and approved strategies during a crisis including the participation in seclusions, therapeutic holds, escorts, and student restraints when necessary; consistently, and appropriately utilize and model TACT 2 techniques or classroom behavior management strategies
Work with teachers, therapists, school leaders, and other team members to determine the student and/or classroom needs, and adjust interventions and practices to best meet those needs; work with team to develop interventions and/or incentive plans when appropriate
Actively participate in committees, meetings, supervision, and professional development activities
Consistently model and implement the organization’s core values to drive actions and to guide our students to incorporate Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership into positive behaviors
Comply with all of The Foundation Schools’ policies, rules, protocols, and procedures
Complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

Company Paid –Group Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurances
Employee Assistance Program
403(b) Retirement Plan (Up to 8% employer contribution after 1 year of service for eligible employees)
Educational Funds Assistance
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Days Leave (PTO)
Extended Sick Leave
Scheduled School Leave
Health Insurance (include prescription and visions benefits)
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) Medical & Dependent Care Accounts
Supplemental Life Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness Benefits
Credit Union Membership
Free Parking on Site
Professional Development Programs