Behavioral Aide - Sub

Behavioral-Emotional-&-Academic-Mentoring,-LL; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Behavioral-Emotional-&-Academic-Mentoring,-LL is seeking a part-time staff member to support students with special needs within the Montebello Unified School District. Responsibilities include assisting in instructional activities, preparing materials, and supporting district staff in in-class settings during school hours.

You will help with classroom organization, behavior management, and independent student work, under direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Understand and anticipate the needs of children.
• Operate classroom technology equipment.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Direct support to students with special needs.
• Assist in instructional activities and materials preparation.
• Support in in-class activities per district staff instructions.
• Maintain organized classroom and materials; keep equipment orderly.
• Provide observations and impressions to district staff.
• Deliver instruction to students individually, in groups, or centers as planned.
• Assist with classroom technology and adaptive devices as needed.
• Support social skills development and toileting/hygiene assistance.
• Supervise playground and support crisis intervention as required.
• Participate in program planning meetings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & math support

Independent work

Adaptability

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type

• Part-Time (Monday through Friday during school hours)
• Compensation Range: $20 - $25

Locations

• Various locations - Montebello Unified School District

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs
• Participate in activities planned by the school district staff
• Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
• Assists school district staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions
• Assists school district staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
• Assists the school district staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques
• Under direct supervision, staff may assist with assessing student needs
• Provides the school district staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with
• Works with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the school district staff and provides instruction to student
• May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment
• Assists with social skills
• Assists with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene
• Keeps an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area
• Administers emergency treatment when necessary
• May take children into the community
• May assist children to feed themselves
• May be assigned in more than one school location
• Assists with playground supervision
• Works cooperatively with students, school district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
• Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners
• Assists school staff in crisis intervention and discipline
• Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the school staff
• Performs other job-related work as required

Qualifications

Ability to

• 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

Knowledge of

• The general needs and behavior patterns of children
• Safe work practices
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs
• Perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor

Skills

• Read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Adapt to individual needs of school staff and students and work with interruptions
• Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Experience

• Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable.

Education

• Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Paraeducator Exam

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands

Physical

• Sitting, walking level surface, reaching, bending, use of both legs
• Wrist/arm motion, grasping/holding, use of both hands
• Regularly lift 1-15 lbs. *occasionally lift 26-40 lbs
• Regularly carry/push 1-15 lbs *occasionally carry/push 26-40 lbs
• Color vision, near vision, use of both eyes
• Sense of smell
• Normal hearing, distinguish sounds in transmission
• Speaking

Mental

• Occasional stress of emergencies, normal work standards stress, ability to work with interruption, reading, interpreting policy, memorize and recall objects, people, analyze problems and generate alternatives

Working Environment

• Occasional exposure to the sun, occasional wetness, dust, occasional exposure to childhood diseases

Requirements/Conditions of Employment

• Resume
• Complete a mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Training (Provided)
• Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM

Schedule

• Mornings
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate

• Montebello Unified School District
• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Your assignment might vary from district to district and school to school

Experience

• Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist: 1 year (Required)