Special Education Aide

Aveson Charter School•Altadena, CA

12d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Inclusion, the Special Education 1:1 aide will provide behavior, academic and social support to students identified as having a need for additional (or dedicated) adult support in their IEP.

Requirements

The equivalent of graduation from high school (Verification will be required for high school graduation, college units, and degrees.)
Pass a Department of Justice background check (Livescan)
Pass a TB (tuberculosis) screening/testing
Must have a strong desire to work with children, especially those with special needs and behavior concerns
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism
One year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis interventions
Knowledge and understanding of positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis
Able to bend at waist, kneel, or crouch to assist students
Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Able to lift and carrying of weights up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR training are desirable.
Knowledge, training and experience within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis

Responsibilities

Work with assigned student or students
Ability to approach students with an attitude of understanding, patience, and calm
Under supervisor direction, implement the student's Behavior Intervention Plan, and curriculum modifications/accommodations
Support social interactions
Model appropriate behavioral interventions
Collect data on a daily basis to gather information used by IEP team to revise the Behavior Intervention Plan and to develop annual IEP goals and objectives
Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports
Consult and collaborate with Sped Team about student progress
Performs other related duties as assigned
Support classroom teacher(s) or special education team when a student is absent.