INDIVIDUAL AIDE

AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES•Hamden, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Individual Aide/Paraprofessional provides essential support to the instructional program at Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School, a recognized School of Excellence. This role focuses on assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs, implementing instructional plans, monitoring student behavior, and communicating with school personnel. Wintergreen's vision is to offer a safe and nurturing environment that immerses students in the arts, grounds them in restorative behaviors, and engages their minds for academic and personal success. The school's mission emphasizes educating the whole child, preparing students to create, collaborate, communicate, and discover their passion through innovation and the arts. The ideal candidate should be well-acquainted with restorative practices and arts integration to align with the school's educational philosophy.

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential information
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and students as well as parents/guardians
Ability to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibility
Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions
Ability to set work priorities, take initiative, and work efficiently under minimum supervision
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and the use of proper grammar and punctuation to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent job-related software applications and preparing and maintaining accurate records
Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents/guardians
Ability to communicate with diverse groups
Well acquainted with the key components of restorative practices and arts integration

Responsibilities

Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress
Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals
Implements established behavior management system
Assists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned
Assists with student supervision and/or feeding including snacks and reinforcements
Assists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned group
Assists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students
Where necessary, assists in toileting and bathroom supervision
Maintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policy and procedures
Charts and maintains student progress via collection of behavioral, vocational, and educational data
Keeps current all required forms and documents
Cooperate with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students
Communicates effectively with students and colleagues
Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives
Maintains a current knowledge of each student’s special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity
Maintains current knowledge of first aid procedures
Knowledge and ability to safely support students’ physical needs such as lifting, repositioning, feeding, and toileting
Knowledge and ability to maintain safety of self, staff, and students by participating and maintaining approved physical and psychological management techniques
Actively participates in ongoing professional development opportunities
Participates in trainings for the purpose of providing or receiving information and updating skills
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the program