Teaching Assistant/One on One Aide

Side by Side • San Anselmo, CA

6h • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The One-on-One Aide supports the teacher and classroom teams at the Irene M. Hunt School, a nonpublic day school serving students in grades K–12 with individualized education. The aide provides direct student support and supervision by implementing academic lessons and positive behavioral intervention programs developed by classroom teams and school personnel. The role includes behavior management, data collection, following clinical guidelines, crisis intervention, maintaining the classroom and school environment, and liaising with other program staff.

The position is 32.5 hours per week, with an hourly pay rate of $22.00 to $28.00 based on education and years of experience. The aide works with students experiencing emotional, behavioral, learning, or social-emotional challenges and helps them build on their strengths and ability to learn and grow.

Requirements

• AA degree or equivalent college credits, with at least 60 college credits.
• Fingerprint clearance through the California DOJ and FBI, or another mandated entity.
• Valid California driver’s license, personal automobile for work use, and eligibility for coverage under the agency’s insurance policy based on DMV record and personal vehicle insurance.
• Experience working in a school or treatment setting with students who have learning or social-emotional problems.
• Physical ability to implement CPI procedures or equivalent, including physical restraints.
• Ability to perform basic first aid and/or CPR.
• Ability to interact with children or adolescents consistently, empathically, flexibly, and patiently.
• Ability to set firm yet clear limits.
• Knowledge and academic skills to deliver appropriate instructional experiences within a student’s assigned grade level.
• Ability to use technology to complete work assignments efficiently, including computers, mobile devices, email, internet, and web-based programs; proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software tools as required.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally, maintain effective working relationships, work cooperatively with a team, adapt to changing circumstances, and handle work-related stress.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with trauma-informed care, or willingness and enthusiasm to learn.
• Broad general knowledge of the child welfare system and youth mental/behavioral health fields.
• Ability to view biological and chosen families as resources and support systems for youth.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with implementing students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Provide instructional support in content areas as directed by the teacher.
• Implement the classroom or milieu behavior management system and coach students to return to school tasks.
• Intervene in crisis situations, including implementing CPI or equivalent procedures as needed.
• Help maintain a functional, safe, and clean physical school environment.
• Supervise students during class breaks and lunch.
• Plan, participate in, and/or facilitate recreational activities, including athletics, arts and crafts, off-campus trips, and cultural-awareness activities.
• Maintain awareness of clients’ whereabouts to ensure safety and direct them to appropriate groups or areas.
• Prepare and duplicate written assignments as needed.
• Support data collection and record keeping as directed by the teacher and behavior support staff.
• Help students transition in an orderly manner between transportation and the classroom.
• Confer with agency staff as needed about student status or additional behavior planning.

Benefits

• Vacation corresponding to the school district closure schedule.
• Sick leave: two weeks for full-time employees, with four additional days for school staff.
• Ten paid holidays per year and one annual Self-Care Anniversary Day.
• 99% employer-paid medical coverage for full-time employees, with Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, or Anthem options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 life and AD&D insurance; additional life insurance may be purchased.
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency match after one year of employment.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Free Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents.
• Employee recognition program with $500 bonus awards.
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree