School Aide 1:1

Prizmah•Chicago, IL

3d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School is seeking an 1:1 School Aide for a 2nd grade student to integrate completely into the classroom to support the specific student and, from time to time, the entire classroom. The Assistant must be attentive to the unique needs of the students and help identify solutions when students encounter challenges. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills as they will collaborate with the student’s family, teachers, and administrators regularly to ensure that the student is optimally integrated into the classroom and thriving academically and socially. The ideal candidate believes in the ability of all students to learn and succeed and brings a positive, can-do attitude to their work. They are flexible, energetic, cheerful, patient, and self-directed, with strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. This is a full-time hourly position. Hourly wage will be $25-30, commensurate with experience. This position is designed to help this student transition to Akiba-Schechter from a therapeutic school. The ultimate goal of this position will be to help the student integrate fully and confidently into the classroom. A good candidate will recognize when the student needs support academically and socially and when he can be challenged to be more independent.

Requirements

College graduate or paraprofessional certification
Extensive experience with ADHD and LD children
Comfort and confidence implementing techniques to help the student stay focused and well-regulated
Patience, kindness, good communication skills, openness to feedback

Nice To Haves

Wilson Reading Systems experience/training
SLP or OT experience/training
Special Education experience/training
Graduate degree in social work, psychology, special education, or counseling

Responsibilities

Assisting student in daily classroom activities, lessons, and socialization
Implementing strategies to help the student maintain a well-regulated and safe body
Assist in de-escalation tactics when the student becomes dysregulated
Praise the student for pro-social and situationally appropriate behavior
Praise student for hard work
Communicate regularly with parents and faculty regarding the student’s progress towards specific goals
Assist with transitions between classroom, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal