Behavior Health Aide Disabilities

To apply via text text the word instructaide to View phone number on click.appcast.io Position Compensation 2251hr 2882hr plus excellent benefits JOB PURPOSE Under general supervision of the Disabilities Manager the Instructional Aide Disabilities works with an assigned caseload of single children or small groups of children having special needs andor challenging behaviors and regularly interfaces with educational and program staff to assure that students are meeting individual development plans and progress objectives Talks with educational and program staff regarding student progress facilitates positive interactions and acceptance Performs clerical and technical support to the Disabilities services area and shares observations to improve progress POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Work with teachers and program staff to understand the context of specific disabilities in relation to classroom behaviors and learning needsReview individual development plans and communicate with teaching staff about methods and tools to facilitate learningAssist center based teaching staff by providing temporary one on one support for children with special needs andor challenging behaviors as assigned by the Disabilities ManagerDevelop positive relationships with hisher assigned students based on patience understanding and respectAssist children in developing positive peer relationships master self help skills follow safety rules and reach their full potentialConsiders learning objectives and instructional techniques related to the lesson plansProvide comments that can be integrated into childrens evaluation and planningAssists teaching staff and the Disabilities Manager in monitoring and documenting the childrens progress and maintains comprehensive filesAssists the Disabilities Manager in setting up and conducting staff and parent training to provide skills to meet the needs of special needs children and to disseminate information Ability to work with children of varying abilities and adhere to Individual Educational Plans IEPIndividual Family Service Plans IFSPAdheres to and implements agency policies and proceduresProvides culturally and linguistically appropriate customer service to parents children community representativesmembers and all PACE staff dailyAccurately completes all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis according to agency policies and proceduresAttend all assigned meetings and trainings as required by the programSupports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals Assists in accomplishing the programs non federal share through the access of community resources services donations discounts andor goods Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Education and Work ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent is required Education or coursework related to child development special education counseling or another related field from an accredited college or university is requiredMust have some behavior training and experienceTwo 2 years of experience working with children with special needschallenging behaviors including experience working with children with IEPsIFSPsKnowledge and SkillsAbility to effectively collect record and interpret behavior data and use the data information to develop behavior plans Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills Must have good organizational time management writtenoral communication and observation skillsBasic computer skills required including knowledge of email internet and Microsoft Office applicationsBilingual in EnglishSpanish is a plus but not required SPECIAL CONDITIONS Valid California Drivers License and access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverageMust pass the following background checks prior to start of employmentSex Offender RegistryChild Abuse and Neglect State RegistryState or Tribal Criminal History Check including fingerprintsFBI Criminal History Check including fingerprints Must have verification of TB clearance at time of employment to be renewed every four years every 4 years for chest x raysMust complete a physical examination at time of employment to be renewed every four yearsProvide proof of the following immunizations as required Measles Pertussis Whooping Cough Influenza and COVID 19Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge experience skills and abilities of staff to improve child family and staff outcomes Of this a minimum of 50 of the 15 hours or 75 hours must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment Must also complete an annual Professional Development Plan PDP to be reviewed three 3 times during the year PHYSICAL DEMANDS The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a pre school environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds workplace for on going periods occurs regularly Lift and carry up to 45 lbs or more The individual must be able to work with children at their eye level and always maintain visual supervision of children as well as hear communicate and comprehend effectively with children staff and parents The individual also must be able to walk sit kneel crawl carry push pull and participate in activities indoors and outdoors as needed in an environment with children and adults TB Test within the past six months prior to employment and every four 4 years thereafter every 4 years for a chest X rayMust pass health screening LIC 503 at time of employment health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire to be renewed every four 4 yearsProvide proof of the following immunizations as required Measles Pertussis Whooping Cough Influenza and COVID 19Representative physical demands of the job include normal vision and hearing standing for extended periods sitting for extended periods kneeling and stooping manipulating objects with hands reaching overhead and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds