Behavior and Academic Aide - Main Campus - San Diego, CA, California

MissionHires; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional Development and training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Behavior and Academic Aide in San Diego, California, to provide behavior support and instruction in a classroom setting. This role involves assisting students with behavioral challenges and working closely with educators to ensure a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and a willingness to learn. The position offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Interest and passion in working with individuals with disabilities.
• Willing to work in a team environment.
• Flexible mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a safe and positive learning environment for students with emotional and/or behavioral issues.
• Work cooperatively with other staff to serve the needs of the student.
• Lead or co-lead instructional groups as assigned.

Skills

Working with individuals with disabilities

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Job description

The Behavior and Academic Aide provides behavior support and instruction to individuals or groups of students in a classroom setting or during lunch/recess and extracurricular activities. The Behavior and Academic Aide works under the direction of a school professional educator and supervisor who holds ultimate responsibility for the outcomes of the instructional program. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The preferred requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a safe and positive learning environment for students with emotional and/or behavioral issues.
• Work cooperatively with other staff to serve the needs of the student.
• Become familiar with the direct instruction method of teaching.
• Assist children in adhering to classroom schedule and assignments.
• Lead or co-lead instructional groups as assigned.
• Implement reward and behavior management systems utilized in the classroom.
• Monitor and chart behaviors and write reports.
• Assist in preparing materials.
• Monitor lunch, playground, and transportation areas as assigned by the supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings and other training.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Interest and passion in working with individuals with disabilities
• Willing to work in a team environment
• Flexible mindset and willingness to learn
• Valid Identification

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement savings plan: 403(b) - with employer match up to 3%
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Flexible work schedules
• Wellness programs
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance for continuing education
• Employee discounts
• Employee recognition program
• Opportunities for career advancement