Special Education 1to1 Aide

CASA PACIFICA CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY•Camarillo, CA

1d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Wage band range $18.00 to $25.00 per hour; however, it is ultimately determined by contract obligations, the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Under the direction of the Dean of Students and the Director of Education the Special Education 1:1 Aide works with and is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the educational program with emphasis on behavior management/intervention and tutorial instruction. The Special Education 1:1 Aide upholds Casa Pacifica's Standards of Behavior and embodies our core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and courage as it relates to the educational component of the individual treatment program of the child.

Requirements

Associates Degree required
A valid California driver’s license is required for transporting clients. Any changes that may occur to your driving record must be reported immediately to Human Resources and your supervisor.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to work through problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Related experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children/adolescents and or training preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferred
Bilingual, preferred
Understanding of child and adolescent development, behavior management and group process
Aptitude to work with severely emotionally disturbed adolescents in a residential setting

Responsibilities

Implement direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students, and attend classes with the student, as designated in the IEP.
Adapt classroom activities, assignments and materials to provide an opportunity for all special education students to participate in general education classroom activities.
Provide verbal and/or written feedback of student observations and student classroom support for assisting credentialed teacher in evaluating students.
Collect data and maintain records on each student’s progress toward IEP goals
Assist credentialed teacher with clerical functions such as correcting papers, creating lesson plans, making copies, helping with progress reports, adapting tests and assignments.
Act as a cooperative team member in working with all Casa Pacifica staff, community, students and families.
Model appropriate social skills, participation, and problem-solving skills
Assist in managing student behavior by applying proactive and positive strategies when helping a student with behavioral concerns.
Implement behavior support plans as designed by IEP team to help students.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the administration or credentialed staff.
Participate in Agency-approved interventions with students, as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits package, including 401k with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
Excellent Training opportunities
Education/Tuition Assistance programs
Discount Gym and Wellness options
Group Discount Pet Insurance
Aflac Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
Employee Assistance Program
Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7 (365 days a year)
Four face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e., Stress, Anxiety, Depression Life transitions Grief and Loss Divorce Conflict Resolution Substance Abuse Work-Life Counseling
Free Legal and Financial Consultations
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