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Ghent University · 5 months ago

DEDICATED AIDE (Autism - 12 Months)

Hyattsville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17/hr - $17/hr

0+ years exp

Ghent University is seeking Dedicated Aides to manage assigned students’ behavior and ensure their safety through the implementation of behavior modification systems and school policies. The role involves accompanying students to classes, assisting with academic assignments, and maintaining documentation of student progress while working under the direction of classroom teachers.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Shadow assigned student throughout the school day, monitor activities, and document progress; maintain required electronic and paper documentation regarding student’s behaviors and academic progress

Help assigned student decrease and avoid inappropriate behaviors through use of effective behavior management techniques

Display awareness of student’s diagnoses and academic achievements; adapt behavior accordingly to help meet the requirements of the student’s IEP

Help assigned student with both individual and group classroom assignments; assist teacher with implementing lesson plans and actively encourage assigned student’s participation and interaction; assist with academic accommodations and modifications for their assigned student

Demonstrate basic knowledge of all academic subjects and the ability to assist students with classwork

Demonstrate clear and professional boundaries with all students

Reinforce the expectations for learning and standards for classroom participation and behavior; encourage students’ ownership and contribution to the classroom; adapt strategies to help students remain in the classroom

Provide feedback to teacher, school leaders, and other team members to help determine students’ needs, and adjust behaviors and practices to accommodate those needs

Help to promote a safe, appealing and engaging learning environment; assist with preparation of classroom materials, distribution of books and supplies, and other basic clerical duties

Assist with students’ transition between classrooms, during lunch periods and during students’ arrivals and departures

Demonstrate an understanding of how our students’ disabilities impact their behavior and ability to learn; display knowledge of students’ diagnoses and adapt intervention strategies accordingly to meet the requirements of the students’ IEPs and BIPs

Effectively manage student behavior through the implementation of the behavior management system, school rules, policies, and procedures; model appropriate behavior for the students during the school day

Proactively identify behaviors among all students that could lead to a crisis, an unsafe situation or disrupt the learning environment; use effective behavior management techniques to address these behaviors in order to limit the severity and length of disruptions

Proactively provide supervision of students to ensure the safety and security of the school program at all times

Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with The Foundation Schools Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Statement and student record confidentiality procedures

Demonstrate appropriate use of verbal de-escalation skills to manage student behaviors; utilize the behavior continuum in order to use or consider the use of the least restrictive behavioral interventions necessary; use effective, appropriate and approved strategies during a crisis including the participation in seclusions, therapeutic holds, escorts, and student restraints when necessary; consistently, and appropriately utilize and model TACT 2 techniques or classroom behavior management strategies

Work with teachers, therapists, school leaders, and other team members to determine the student and/or classroom needs, and adjust interventions and practices to best meet those needs; work with team to develop interventions and/or incentive plans when appropriate

Actively participate in committees, meetings, supervision, and professional development activities

Consistently model and implement the organization’s core values to drive actions and to guide our students to incorporate Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership into positive behaviors

Comply with all of The Foundation Schools’ policies, rules, protocols, and procedures

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualification

Behavior management techniquesSpecial education experienceCrisis intervention skillsBilingual (Spanish/English)Time management skillsProfessional demeanorCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent is required

Utilize basic office equipment such as computer, telephone, fax, copier, etc

Complete reports and data input while using a variety of computer programs

Move and carry supplies; light lifting, non-repetitive

Maintain a professional demeanor and relationship with students, colleagues, families, and community partners

Work positively and collaboratively with others

Maintain a professional work ethic and meet the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress, attendance and timeliness

Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills

Prioritize and plan work activities

Use time and resources efficiently, set realistic action plans and goals

Speak clearly and be understood by others

Read and express thoughts in a written format

Possess and demonstrate a high level of mental and emotional balance

Respond quickly and tactfully to crisis situations while using critical thinking to assess problems

Work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines

Physically restrain or assist in student restraints

Possess sufficient mobility to provide program support and manage student behaviors

Preferred

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