Special Education Aide 1:1(Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf)
About The Position
The Special Education Aide (SEA) assists teaching staff in effectively implementing the individual education and behavioral plans of an assigned student. This role provides one-to-one support to a student rather than building-wide or classroom-wide support. The position is for Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The aide supports the student’s educational programming, daily lessons, routines, and recreational activities; implements and monitors team-designed behavioral and academic supports; communicates with team members and supervisors; and maintains required documentation. The aide also supervises the student’s safety throughout the school day and follows program procedures for risk management, incidents, illness or injury, physical contact and interventions, and transportation-related responsibilities when applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- For the School for the Deaf, proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required within two years of employment.
- Experience working with children.
- Required clearances: State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances.
- Mandated Reporter—Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training certificate and/or statement.
- The position requires the ability to implement physical interventions and meet the physical demands of TCI.
- For positions outside the School for the Deaf and School for Autism, a valid state driver’s license, safe driving record, and current auto insurance are required.
Responsibilities
- Integrate experiential education into the student’s daily programming.
- Adapt the program as designed by the special education teacher or behavioral health specialist.
- Implement and monitor behavior or academic contracts and interventions designed by the team.
- Assist the assigned student with daily lesson plans prepared by the teacher.
- Assist the student in participating in daily routine and recreational activities.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
- Communicate daily with team members about student programming and progress.
- Maintain written records as required and complete daily ACCESS notes.
- Use technology for electronic documentation, electronic communication, and internet-based programming support.
- Receive supervision and communicate with the supervisor throughout the week about program matters.
- Maintain visual and auditory contact with the student during the school day unless otherwise arranged with staff.
- Follow designated policies for documenting critical incidents.
- Follow program procedures for physical contact with the student.
- Follow procedures for student illness and injury, including arranging approved medical care, informing appropriate people, and documenting the situation and actions taken.
- Supervise the student’s school arrival and departure by bus or cab according to the designated schedule.
- When arranged with staff, assist with physical interventions to protect students and staff from injury.
- When transporting students, follow safe driving procedures in the transportation policy.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with a Health Savings Account (HSA) and employer match.
- Prescription coverage.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Patient advocate and Medicare specialists at no cost.
- Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account.
- Wellness incentive up to $250.
- 403(b) with up to 9% employer give/match.
- Free life insurance and AD&D.
- Paid sick time up to 15 days.
- Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
- Tuition reimbursement, if applicable.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
