School Support Assistant

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Amergis Full time

The School Aide position at Amergis involves working with students who require instructional and/or behavioral assistance under the supervision of the special education department and/or supervising designee. The role may also involve providing support services to assist students with personal, physical mobility, and therapeutic care needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner, social worker, or other healthcare professional.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement IEP objectives, including math, reading, speech, independent skills, and managing behavioral deficits and excesses, one on one or as a general classroom aide.
  • Facilitate teacher-directed learning activities, including lesson plans, worksheets, reinforcement systems, small groups, social games, and work assistance.
  • Assist students during general education classes.
  • Communicate pertinent information to teachers.
  • Accompany students during recess and lunch periods, as well as community experiences.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students, parents, parent communications, and/or classroom activities.
  • Assist with activities of prescribed programs, including those written by related service personnel, such as PT, OT, and SLP.
  • Support students in developing independent skills through self-care activities, such as toileting, clothing routines, feeding, and personal hygiene.
  • May be asked to assist in behavior management techniques at the direction of the teacher and/or other school professional.
  • Assist teachers with clerical duties, including making stimuli, making copies, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, preparing materials, and assignment scoring.
  • Assist with transfers and ambulation.
  • Report changes in client status or as directed by IHP/IEP.
Requirements:
  • Comply with all relevant professional standards of practice.
  • Participate and complete Amergis' Competency program when applicable.
  • Hold current CPR certification if applicable.
  • Meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Successfully complete new hire training as applicable to the job site.
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
  • Possess strong communication skills and proficiency in the English language.
  • Demonstrate computer proficiency.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
Benefits:

Amergis offers a range of benefits to its employees, including competitive pay, weekly paychecks, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and awards and recognition programs.



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