Brooklyn Blue Feather Special Education School Aide

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

4d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a School Aide for the Brooklyn Blue Feather program located at 2335 Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229. This is a part-time/per-diem position with hours from 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM, Monday through Friday. The program runs for 10 months with an additional 30-day summer session. The role involves supporting students with disabilities under the guidance of a Teacher/Behavior Trainer, assisting with daily activities, implementing student objectives from their IEPs, and providing direct care such as toileting, dressing, and feeding in an instructional manner to foster future independence. The aide will also participate in student arrival and dismissal, accompany students on activities outside the classroom (e.g., playground, field trips, gym), and address their safety and physical needs. A key aspect of the role is understanding the student's disability and its impact on performance, being familiar with IEP objectives, educational methodologies, medical alerts, and the Enhanced Protective Oversight Plan (EPOP). This is a non-benefit position.

Requirements

HS Diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with experience working with students with disabilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Teacher/ Behavior Trainer, follow the daily activity schedule/lesson plans and support and guide the implementation of a student’s objectives as indicated in his/her IEP.
Provide direct care services to student as needed, including toileting, dressing and feeding, in an instructional manner so as to provide the basis of future independent student action.
Participate in the arrival and dismissal of student as needed.
Participate in activities outside the classroom when necessary (e.g. playground, field trips, gym etc.); interact with the student; and address the student’s safety and physical needs.
Understand the nature of the student’s disability and its impact on the student’s performance; be familiar with the student’s IEP objectives including the educational purpose and methodology; be familiar with the student’s medical alerts and EPOP (Enhanced Protective Oversight Plan)