1:1 Student Aide

Hawthorne Foundation; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawthorne Foundation is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Paraprofessional to foster independence and enhance student productivity in Westchester, Illinois. The role involves direct responsibility for a student, assisting with educational practices grounded in research while ensuring proper hygiene and safety.

Applicants require a High School Diploma, sensitivity to students' needs, and a willingness to learn effective training techniques. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and a genuine interest in teaching and willingness to motivate student to learn.
• Sensitivity to student's needs.
• A desire to acquire effective training techniques.

Responsibilities

• The One to One Aide is directly responsible for student.
• Assists in the implementation of programs in communication, academic, and social behaviors.
• Participates in activities of daily living program.

Skills

Sensitivity to student's needs

Interest in teaching

Competency in behavior analysis programming

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

1:1 Paraprofessional

Vision: To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.

Responsibilities (One to One Aide)

• The One to One Aide is directly responsible for student.
• Knowledge of student's special alerts.
• Assists in the implementation of daily and weekly programs in communication, academic, and social behaviors (including behavior programs which target measuring inappropriate behavior) as assigned by teachers/school supervisors.
• The 1:1 Aide assists in any clerical work required (i.e., daily evaluations, requisitions, taking data, graphing).
• Responsible for assisting student in carrying out daily activities as developed and planned.
• The 1:1 Aide is responsible for participating in Hawthorne Country Day School facility training, in-service meetings, classroom meetings and building meetings.
• The 1:1 Aide assists student daily in proper hygiene habits (Activities of Daily Living–ADL's/toileting program, changing diapers, etc.)
• The 1:1 Aide accompanies student to the medical office or other services (speech, OT, PT or gym) as needed.
• Assists student during group activities, in class or during library and computer time (helping remain on‑task and engage in appropriate activities).
• Disciplinary action will be taken if the above responsibilities are not performed satisfactorily.
• The 1:1 Aide supervises and prompts student during mealtimes to eat appropriately (with utensils).
• The 1:1 Aide ensures that program areas are maintained properly.
• Participates in activities of daily living program.
• Assumes additional responsibility when assigned to maintain the quality of care for the student.
• Follows established HCDS facility and school policies and procedures.
• The 1:1 Aide participates in all recreational programs.
• The 1:1 Aide assures the safety and welfare of students.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma and a genuine interest in teaching and willingness to motivate student to learn.
• Sensitivity to student's needs.
• A desire to acquire effective training techniques, and competency in behavior analysis programming.