1:1 Special Education Aide for Student Support

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington; West Virginia; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a Dedicated Aide to provide student-specific support under an IEP, ensuring access to instruction, safety, and progress toward goals. The DA collaborates with the teacher and staff to promote a structured, positive learning environment for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include implementing accommodations, participating in behavior plans, documenting IEP data, and assisting with transitions and assistive technology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working with students with disabilities and behaviorally challenged students, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience in behavior management, crisis intervention, and/or hands off problem-solving is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 or small-group support to assigned student(s) as outlined in the IEP.
• Supports student during transitions, unstructured time, and community base settings as required by IEP needs.
• Implements teacher-designed accommodations and modifications to support access to instruction.
• Participates in the development, revision and implementation of behavior plans, in conjunction with clinically related services, behavior, and teaching staff.
• Utilizes verbal and multi-modal de-escalation strategies to support assigned student(s) regulations.
• Collects and documents IEP-aligned data (academic, behavioral, functional) as directed.
• Collaborates with the teacher to ensure consistent implementation of student-specific support and supports the teacher with parent communications both written and orally.
• Supports student use of assistive technology and communication systems (e.g. AAC devices, ASL expressive communication supports) and prompts use as appropriate.
• Fosters student independence by gradually fading support when appropriate and promoting self-advocacy skills.
• Assists students in achieving goals through transition activities such as volunteering, internships, temporary employment, etc.
• Attend all staff meetings and be willing to serve on school committees as needed.
• Reports to the principal organizationally and works under special education teacher direction.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year experience with students with disabilities

Job description

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a Dedicated Aide to provide student-specific support under an IEP, ensuring access to instruction, safety, and progress toward goals. The DA collaborates with the teacher and staff to promote a structured, positive learning environment for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include implementing accommodations, participating in behavior plans, documenting IEP data, and assisting with transitions and assistive technology.