Empowering Instructional Aide for Visually Impaired Kids

Five Star Nursing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Job summary

Five Star Nursing is urgently hiring Instructional Aides to support visually impaired, multi-disabled children with daily living needs and classroom instruction. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, assisting teachers and therapists in activities of daily living and educational goals.

You will help with routines, safety, and mobility, and participate in classroom activities including swimming, art, and music, while following behavior plans and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain proper clearances for Acts 34, 114 and 151 (Criminal, Child Abuse, Federal Criminal).
• Meets all Federal requirements for US employment

Responsibilities

• Assist children in activities of daily living: dressing, toileting, lifting and feeding students (including G-tube feeding).
• Assist teachers/therapists in routine activities of the classroom.
• Follow classroom schedule established by teacher, assist students with completion of educational goals and objectives, document student performance via basic data collection.
• Follow Positive Behavior Support Plans for students who have them.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and safe environment, such as wiping and disinfecting classroom surfaces, equipment and materials.
• Assist students on/off vehicles during arrival/dismissal
• Transport students to designated classrooms
• Accompany and assist students in specialty classes such as swimming, horticulture, art , physical education and music.

Skills

Clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Five Star Nursing is urgently hiring Instructional Aides to support visually impaired, multi-disabled children with daily living needs and classroom instruction. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, assisting teachers and therapists in activities of daily living and educational goals.

You will help with routines, safety, and mobility, and participate in classroom activities including swimming, art, and music, while following behavior plans and maintaining a clean, safe environment.