Dedicated Aides - Foundation Schools Gaithersburg

Dedicated Aide

Dedicated aides are responsible for managing their assigned student's behavior and ensuring their safety. They implement the behavior modification system, school rules, and policies to help students decrease and avoid inappropriate behaviors. In addition, dedicated aides support their assigned student with academic assignments and behavioral goals by accompanying them to all classes and activities. They also maintain documentation of student activities and work under the direction of the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans and IEP goals. Dedicated aides provide staff assistance and program support through participation in meetings, committees, and special activities.

Essential job functions:

• Shadow assigned student throughout the school day, monitor activities, and document progress.
• Maintain required electronic and paper documentation regarding student behaviors and academic progress.
• Assist assigned student in decreasing and avoiding inappropriate behaviors using effective behavior management techniques.
• Adapt behavior according to student diagnoses and academic achievements to meet the requirements of their IEP.
• Help assigned student with individual and group classroom assignments, actively encouraging participation and interaction.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all academic subjects and assist students with classwork.
• Establish clear and professional boundaries with all students.
• Reinforce expectations for learning and standards for classroom participation and behavior.
• Provide feedback to teachers, school leaders, and team members to determine students' needs and adjust practices accordingly.
• Promote a safe, appealing, and engaging learning environment by preparations and basic clerical duties.
• Assist students during transitions between classrooms, lunch periods, and arrivals/departures.
• Display an understanding of how students' disabilities impact their behavior and learning, adapting intervention strategies accordingly.
• Effectively manage student behavior using behavior management systems, school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Proactively identify behaviors that could disrupt the learning environment and address them using effective behavior management techniques.
• Supervise students to ensure the safety and security of the school program.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with confidentiality procedures.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation skills to manage student behaviors and use appropriate behavioral interventions when necessary.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, school leaders, and team members to determine student and/or classroom needs and adjust interventions accordingly.
• Actively participate in committees, meetings, supervision, and professional development activities.
• Model and implement the organization's core values (Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership) to guide positive behavior.
• Comply with all policies, protocols, and procedures of the organization.

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $17.00 to $18.00.