After-School ASL Aide: Behavior Support & Activities

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC in Downey, CA seeks a part-time after-school assistant to support students with special needs. Hours are 1:30 pm to 6:15 pm, Monday through Friday, at various Downey Unified School District locations.

You will assist staff with instructional activities, materials, classroom management, social skills, and basic hygiene, under supervision. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; RBT training and ASL knowledge are required by BEAM.

Qualifications

• Understand and anticipate the needs of children.
• Operate classroom technology equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math.
• Communicate orally with correct language usage.

Responsibilities

• Direct support to students with special needs.
• Participate in activities planned by the after-school program staff.
• Assist in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials.
• Assist the after-school program staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized.
• Use effective teaching and behavior management techniques to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
• Provide general impressions and observations of students to staff.
• Work with students individually, in small groups, or in centers planned by staff.
• Assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment.
• Assist with social skills.
• Assist with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene.
• Keep restrooms clean and orderly.
• Administer emergency treatment when necessary.
• May accompany children to the community.
• May assist children to feed themselves.
• May work at more than one location.
• Assist with playground supervision.
• Collaborate with staff and administration while performing duties.
• Reinforce lessons with small groups.
• Assist with crisis intervention and discipline.
• Participate in program planning meetings.
• Perform other job-related work.

Skills

Understand needs

Operate classroom tech

Follow instructions

Relationships

Confidentiality

Academic skills

Communication

Education

HS diploma/eqv

Job description

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC in Downey, CA seeks a part-time after-school assistant to support students with special needs. Hours are 1:30 pm to 6:15 pm, Monday through Friday, at various Downey Unified School District locations.

You will assist staff with instructional activities, materials, classroom management, social skills, and basic hygiene, under supervision. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; RBT training and ASL knowledge are required by BEAM.