Classroom Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Pay Rate: $21 per/hr.

Summary of the Paraprofessional role:

A Classroom Aide is and individual who provides 1-1 support to a student, including support and assistance in the use of medical equipment, for example; augmentative communication devices; activities of daily living; and monitoring health and behavior.

Responsibilities of the Classroom Aide role:

• Evaluating student progress.
• Provide written input on designated student as requested.
• Communicating with parents, staff and non- professionals in coordination with classroom staff and supervisor, when requested.
• Assists in recording and reporting behavior data for assigned student.
• Assists in assigned classrooms with individual, small and large group instruction as directed by and coordinated with teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction and supervision for student(s) on and off-campus in areas assigned by supervisor and teaching staff
• Assists teacher in daily organizational planning, as requested. Organizing classroom furniture and equipment.
• Supervises student(s) to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, playground duty and off campus.
• Supervises classroom in absence of teacher when needed or instructed by supervisor.
• Implements individual and classroom behavior programs as coordinated with other staff.
• Assists in other general areas such as: toileting, feeding, and other relevant tasks as assigned by teacher.

Requirements of the Classroom Aide role:

• Minimum 1 year experience supporting children with special needs (physical, emotional, and mental support to children with special needs)
• High School Diploma
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification or willing to complete
• Child abuse clearance
• Proof of Physical and PPD, if you have a history of positive PPD you must provide a Chest X-Ray
• Two forms of government issued ID’s (To include s Social Security card)
• Criminal background check to include fingerprinting and central registry clearance.
• FBI Fingerprinting
• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

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