DEDICATED AIDE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL (10-Months)

The Foundation Schools•Upper Marlboro, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Dedicated Aides support an assigned elementary or middle school student throughout the school day, managing behavior and ensuring safety through the implementation of behavior modification systems, school rules, and organizational policies and procedures. They accompany students to classes and activities, support academic assignments and behavioral goals, maintain appropriate documentation, and work under the direction of the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans and IEP goals. They also provide staff assistance and program support through participation in meetings, committees, special activities, and other assignments. This is a 10-month, non-exempt position paying $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to use basic office equipment, including computers, telephones, fax machines, and copiers.
Ability to complete reports and enter data using a variety of computer programs.
Ability to move and carry supplies and perform light, non-repetitive lifting.
Professional demeanor and relationships with students, colleagues, families, and community partners.
Ability to work positively and collaboratively with others.
Professional work ethic, including appropriate dress, attendance, and timeliness.
Effective time management, organization, prioritization, and planning skills; ability to use time and resources efficiently and set realistic action plans and goals.
Ability to speak clearly and be understood, and to read and express thoughts in writing.
High level of mental and emotional balance.
Ability to respond quickly and tactfully to crisis situations and use critical thinking to assess problems.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
Ability to physically restrain or assist in student restraints.
Sufficient mobility to provide program support and manage student behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Related coursework, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree.
Six months of formal training or experience in special education, a psychiatric setting, or a similar setting for children and adolescents.
Bilingual Spanish/English abilities.

Responsibilities

Shadow the assigned student throughout the school day, monitor activities, and document progress and academic and behavioral information.
Help the assigned student decrease and avoid inappropriate behaviors using effective behavior management techniques.
Adapt behavior and interventions to the student’s diagnoses, academic progress, IEP, and BIP requirements.
Help the assigned student with individual and group classroom assignments, accommodations, and modifications; assist the teacher with lesson plans and encourage participation and interaction.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of academic subjects and assist students with classwork.
Maintain clear and professional boundaries with students and reinforce expectations for learning, classroom participation, and behavior.
Encourage students’ ownership and contribution to the classroom, adapting strategies to help them remain in class.
Provide feedback to teachers, school leaders, and team members about student needs and appropriate adjustments to behavior and practices.
Help maintain a safe, appealing, and engaging learning environment; prepare classroom materials, distribute books and supplies, and perform basic clerical duties.
Assist students with transitions between classrooms, lunch periods, arrival, and departure.
Manage student behavior according to the behavior management system, school rules, policies, and procedures, and model appropriate behavior.
Identify behaviors that could lead to a crisis, unsafe situation, or disruption, and use behavior management techniques to limit disruptions.
Proactively supervise students to support the safety and security of the school program.
Maintain student confidentiality according to organizational statements and student-record procedures.
Use verbal de-escalation and the behavior continuum, applying the least restrictive interventions necessary; participate in seclusions, therapeutic holds, escorts, and restraints when necessary, and use or model TACT 2 or classroom behavior management strategies.
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, school leaders, and other team members to assess student and classroom needs and develop or adjust interventions and incentive plans.
Participate in committees, meetings, supervision, and professional development activities.
Model and implement the organization’s core values of Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership.
Comply with organizational policies, rules, protocols, and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Company-paid group term life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
403(b) retirement plan, with up to an 8% employer contribution after one year of service for eligible employees.
Educational funds assistance.
Nine paid holidays, paid days leave (PTO), extended sick leave, and scheduled school leave.
Cost-shared health insurance, including prescription and vision benefits.
Cost-shared dental insurance.
Employee-paid flexible spending account for medical and dependent care.
Employee-paid supplemental life insurance and supplemental accident, hospital, and critical illness benefits.
Credit union membership.
Free on-site parking.
Professional development programs.