Dedicated Aide

Monument AcademyWashington, WA
2dOnsite

About The Position

One-on-One Aide implements special education or related services and provides direct assistance for a student. This position reports directly to the Director of Instruction and Innovation.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree, strongly preferred.
  • Two years experience working in special education and/or with individuals with Autism/severe behavioral and academic issues strongly preferred.
  • Have prior work or volunteer experience with children or students with special needs.
  • Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
  • Be committed to their own learning.
  • Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently.
  • Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
  • Commitment to the mission of Monument Academy
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Emotional self-regulation, patience, maturity and humility
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Curiosity and creativity
  • Optimism and enthusiasm
  • Excellent people skills
  • Respect for students, families, and staff
  • Ability and willingness to roll up sleeves and be flexible as the school moves along a growth trajectory
  • Proactive and able to anticipate issues and manage unanticipated events with thoughtfulness and grace
  • Commitment to positive behavioral approaches and an openness to working with youth in a mentoring capacity
  • Ability to model and maintain consistent and high expectations during stressful conditions
  • Thoughtful self-reflection and good self-care skills
  • Commitment to teamwork
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong project management skills
  • Willingness to understand the user experiences of key stakeholders and to use that knowledge to inform decisions

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction of the Lead Teacher/Special Education Coordinator.
  • Assist in the implementation of students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Monitor student progress.
  • Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate fully in activities.
  • Work with other professionals, including counselors, speech therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure that students' IEPs are properly implemented.
  • Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
  • Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist in developing appropriate social skills.
  • Assist in the preparation and display of student work.
  • Assist classroom teachers with copying items to support teaching.
  • Engage parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
  • Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
  • Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • health care (HMO and PPO options)
  • retirement plan
  • Flexible Spending accounts
  • generous vacation leave
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