Role OverviewA Dedicated Aide manages a student's behavior and ensures their safety through the implementation of behavior modification systems, school rules, and policies. They accompany the student to all classes and activities to support academic assignments and behavioral goals. Dedicated Aides work under the direction of the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans and IEP goals.
What You Will Do
The main responsibilities of a Dedicated Aide include shadowing the student, monitoring activities, and documenting progress. They help the student decrease and avoid inappropriate behaviors through effective behavior management techniques. Dedicated Aides also assist the student with individual and group classroom assignments, demonstrate basic knowledge of academic subjects, and provide feedback to teachers and team members.
Why It Might Be a Fit
A Dedicated Aide should demonstrate awareness of the student's diagnoses and academic achievements, adapt behavior accordingly, and maintain clear and professional boundaries with all students. They should also reinforce learning expectations, encourage student ownership, and adapt strategies to help students remain in the classroom.
Requirements
- High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
- Related course work, Associates or Bachelor's degree is preferred
- Six months of formal training or experience in special education, a psychiatric setting, or other similar setting for children and adolescents is preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities are a plus
Benefits
- Company Paid – Group Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurances
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (Up to 8% employer contribution after 1 year of service for eligible employees)
- Educational Funds Assistance
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Days Leave (PTO)
- Extended Sick Leave
- Scheduled School Leave
- Company and Employee Cost Shared - Health Insurance (include prescription and visions benefits)
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Paid - Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) Medical & Dependent Care Accounts
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness Benefits
- Other Benefits - Credit Union Membership, Free Parking on Site, Professional Development Programs
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