INDIVIDUAL STUDENT AIDE
About The Position
A one-on-one aide provides assistance to an assigned student on a daily basis. There is extensive interaction with students. A one-on-one aide is an integral part of a student’s treatment plan. One on one aides work with classroom teachers to provide academic and behavior support to assigned student. One on one aides are role models. It is a very rewarding position. The schedule for this position is 8AM to 2:30PM and will work 32.5 hours per week. Kiefer School serves students struggling in their home district due to severe emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges. Our staff at Kiefer use a trauma-informed approach to understanding the cause of a child’s behavior in the classroom. Our Behavior Management Specialists conduct an analysis on each student to learn what serves as a trigger and provides support and resources to deescalate situations. AFA serves students ages 5 – 22 who have received an educational or medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Requirements
- Paraprofessional Certificate is required. Ability to obtain within 3 years of employment.
- If no paraprofessional certificate at the time of application, candidate must create an ELIS account through ISBE, apply for short-term approval, pay the application fee, and submit a copy of diploma to ISBE before the start of employment. First-time staff will be reimbursed for this fee.
- Classroom experience strongly preferred.
- Practical experience working with children strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in students, staff, and families served.
- Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work within treatment team.
- Ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner.
- Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information.
- Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress.
- Physical ability to perform physical restraints.
Nice To Haves
- Classroom experience strongly preferred.
- Practical experience working with children strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Holiday Breaks
- 5 PTO Days
- Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Traditional and Roth 401K option with company match
- Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Opportunity to Further Education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
