Individual Aide

3 weeks ago

Hamden, United States ACES Full time

Position Summary

The job of an Individual Aide/ Paraprofessional is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility in assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel

Assessment

* Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress
* Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system

Management

* Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
* Implements established behavior management system
* Assists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned
* Assists with student supervision and/or feeding including snacks and reinforcements
* Assists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned group
* Assists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students
* Where necessary, assists in toileting and bathroom supervision
* Maintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policy and procedures
* Charts and maintains student progress via collection of behavioral, vocational, and educational data
* Keeps current all required forms and documents

Communication

* Cooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students
* Communicates effectively with students and colleagues
* Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.

Knowledge

* Maintains a current knowledge of each student's special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity
* Maintains current knowledge of first aid procedures
* Knowledge and ability to safely support students' physical needs such as lifting, repositioning, feeding, and toileting
* Knowledge and ability to maintain safety of self, staff, and students by participating and maintaining approved physical and psychological management techniques
* Actively participates in ongoing professional development opportunities

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

* Participates in trainings for the purpose of providing or receiving information and updating skills
* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of

the program

Qualifications

SKILLS REQUIRED:

* Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
* Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential

information

* Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and students as well as parents/guardians
* Ability to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibility
* Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions
* Ability to set work priorities, take initiative, and work efficiently under minimum supervision
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and the use of proper grammar and

punctuation to write routine reports and correspondence

* Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent job-related software applications and

preparing and maintaining accurate records

* Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents/guardians · Ability to communicate with diverse groups

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