Dedicated Aide (MAA@New Beginnings) SY 26-27
About The Position
The Dedicated Aide provides individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to a student with disabilities in a secure juvenile detention school. Working under the supervision of instructional staff and in collaboration with related service providers, the Dedicated Aide implements accommodations and behavioral interventions identified in the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). The Dedicated Aide promotes student engagement, independence, emotional regulation, and access to instruction while maintaining a safe, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and secure learning environment. Due to the unique nature of a juvenile detention setting, the aide must maintain professional boundaries, collaborate effectively with correctional staff, and consistently support school-wide behavior expectations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth, justice-involved youth, or students in alternative educational settings.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or completion of at least 60 college credits preferred.
- Paraprofessional certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one instructional support to the assigned student throughout the school day.
- Assist the student in accessing grade-level curriculum and completing classroom assignments.
- Implement teacher-directed instructional strategies and accommodations.
- Reinforce academic concepts through guided practice and individualized support.
- Support participation in classroom discussions, projects, vocational activities, and enrichment opportunities.
- Implement behavioral supports outlined in the student's IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
- Utilize trauma-informed and restorative practices to de-escalate challenging behaviors.
- Provide proactive supervision and redirection before behaviors escalate.
- Reinforce positive behaviors using approved behavior support systems.
- Assist the student in developing coping skills, self-regulation, conflict resolution, and executive functioning skills.
- Support smooth transitions throughout the school day.
- Maintain continuous awareness of the student's location and activities while following facility security procedures.
- Immediately report safety concerns, behavioral incidents, or emergencies to appropriate school and facility personnel.
- Assist with maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings when requested.
- Share observations regarding student progress, behavior, and engagement.
- Maintain accurate documentation of: student participation, behavioral observations, academic progress, and incident reports.
- Collaborate with: general education teachers, special education teachers, other school staff, and carceral staff.
- Protect the confidentiality of all student information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws.
- Maintain professional boundaries with students.
- Demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of a highly mobile student population.
- Model professionalism, patience, consistency, and respect in all interactions.
- Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.
Benefits
- health care coverage
- HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts
- voluntary dental and vision
- employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options
- commuter benefits
- a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
