Student 1:1 Aide CNA

Job Description

Job Description

Student 1:1 Aide CNA

Under the supervision and direction of the Special Education and ABA Managers; the Student 1:1 Aide CNA provides assistance to a specific student, performing a variety of tasks relating to the behavioral, adaptive, medical,  and instructional needs of the student in a classroom setting.

Duties:  

• Assists individual student with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts in accordance with the student's individualized education program
• Works with individual student to reinforce learning of materials or skills as instructed by the teacher
• Work as part of a classroom team to support academic instruction and behavior plans.
• Execute lessons as directed by the teacher or classroom lead. These may include supporting independent work, special projects, or teaching a lesson to a small group.
• Assists the student in participating in classroom routines, transitions and self-care tasks as necessary.
• Implement behavior intervention techniques in alignment with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as directed by ABA Manager or Campus Director.
• Work with the Lead Behavior Specialist and the ABA Manager to improve behavioral practices and approach. 
• Assists student with self-care activities related to medical needs, eating, dressing, toileting, grooming, as needed
• Accompanies and assists the student throughout the school day as necessitated by the IEP
• Communicates with the student’s parents on a regular basis.
• Follow tier one behavioral supports and behavior plans as directed.
• Obtain and maintain QBS certification.
• Strong adherence to policies as outlined in the AZACS Employee Handbook.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Managers and Directors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Special education and/or medical experience: 1 year (preferred).
• CNA or Medical Assistant certification preferred. 
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public  
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and parents in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred.

Required:

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• First aid/CPR certification
• High school diploma or equivalent 

Benefits:

• One location at a professional school setting, no driving to appointments!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Set hours: Monday - Friday
• Paid Time Off
• Great internal professional development and advancement opportunities!

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require:  stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:  

Work is routinely performed in an indoor and outdoor classroom setting.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.