Program Aide

Program Aide

The School Program Aide works closely with students with disabilities to provide physical, emotional, and academic support to ensure they can effectively participate and succeed in the school environment. This role involves assisting in various school settings and collaboratively working with teachers and staff to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning atmosphere.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with students with disabilities to provide physical, emotional, and academic support, encouraging their full participation and success in the school environment.
• Assist in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning atmosphere in collaboration with teachers and staff.
• Supervise students in various school settings, including classrooms, libraries, and playgrounds.
• Assist students with daily tasks such as transitioning between rooms, dressing, using the restroom, and following school expectations.
• Support instructional activities by reinforcing lessons, guiding small groups, administering assessments, and performing curriculum-related tasks as directed by the teacher.
• Perform basic tasks to assist students, such as sharpening pencils, carrying materials, or handling other similar duties as needed.
• Foster supportive, professional relationships with students, promoting independence while avoiding excessive emotional reliance.
• Address and correct disruptive behaviors constructively and consistently, following guidance from school staff.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and assist with documentation related to student activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure students' academic and behavioral goals are met effectively.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with students, staff, and families to promote a collaborative school environment.

Terms of employment are when school is in session for 6 hours per day. Benefits include the O'Fallon Support Personnel Federation Collective Bargaining Agreement outlining the salary and benefits package, professional development opportunities, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students.

The St. Clair County Application Consortium