Student Aide - Autism School

SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting all educators in implementing a multi-sensory individualized educational plan (IEP) for students in the nonpublic school; serve as liaison between teachers, BCBAs, Behaviorists and OT/SLP and parents.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist educators in implementing the IEP and review daily lesson plans and contribute information and ideas as appropriate
• Observe and control behavior according to established procedures
• Report progress regarding student behavior and performance to teacher
• Provide vocational instruction according to expertise and student program (e.g., woodshop, photography, clerical)
• Participate in special programs (e.g., assemblies, plays, cultural events) with students as required
• Participate in the maintenance of individual student records including progress reports and daily attendance records in accordance with school policies; ensures confidentiality is maintained
• Respond appropriately to incidents and problems with students to de-escalate them as quickly as possible; uses crisis intervention skills in communicating with child; participates in physical interventions as necessary, in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Attend and participates in faculty meetings, in-service programs and workshops to maintain professional knowledge and skills and keep informed as to Company policies and programs that may impact on students; attends ProAct/CPR training and utilizes its techniques
• Assist in maintaining health and safety of students by being aware of environment and the potential of student actions; assists the teacher or specialist according to established guidelines and procedures
• Assist students by providing behavioral examples, displaying values and morals, providing emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance; assists in directing group activities of students at lunch and other times
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time standing, walking on sloped/hilly areas of campus, carrying, driving, lifting (up to 40 pounds), listening, speaking, reaching, writing, and participating in restraint procedures.