Instructional Aide - RenewEd

RenewEd; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RenewEd – a program within Bismarck Public Schools in Bismarck, North Dakota – seeks an Instructional Aide II to support students with significant learning challenges. The role follows the school calendar, working seven hours per day in alternative settings to promote learning and well-being.

Responsibilities include observing student progress, implementing plans, and coordinating with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with students in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the alternate setting and in home/school contexts.
• Implement individualized learning plans and collect relevant data.
• Maintain accurate records for the program.
• Maintain confidentiality per district policy and FERPA.
• Collaborate with program staff on student plans and progress.
• Provide behavioral interventions and crisis procedures as needed.
• Attend meetings and adapt instructional activities under supervision.
• Operate assistive technology to support instructional delivery.

Skills

Observation

Documentation

Collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for an Instructional Aide II in RenewEd.

This position will work 7 hours per day and follows the school calendar.

Purpose Statement

Instructional Aide positions are for the purpose of providing a variety of complex support processes to the instructional program within the assigned setting(s) with specific responsibility forassistingand designing the daily care of students with significant learning challenges.

Responsibilities include observing and documenting student academic and emotional progress, implementing plans for instruction, making recommendations for improved care and instruction, and addressing any healthcare needs of students.

Instructional Aide positions in the alternative settings support students with significant social emotional or behavioral health needs. Programs have a strong focus on social and emotional learning, building skills for independence, and transitioning students back to their home school.

Communication, trauma informed practices, and collaboration are all valuable skills for this position. This position will support students in a variety of programs and settingsby;implementing student plans, documenting studentbehavior;and providing information to teachers,parentsand/or other personnel.

This job reports to theBuildingAdministrator(s)and or Professional Staff

Essential Functions

• Supervise students in the alternative setting, in their home schools, and the community
• Implement individualized learning plans, collect any necessary data, and collaborate on the continued development of student programming
• Maintainaccuraterecords in reference to the program
• Maintain confidentialityaccordingto district policy and procedures as well as FERPA laws
• Collaborate with all program staff on individual student programs, building systems, and processes
• Provides verbal and/or written feedback of observations for the purpose of informing teacher/s and other personnel of students' progress
• Behavioral Interventions: Provide direct behavioral interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing problematic behaviors in various environments
• Implement Crisis Procedures: Implement crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol
• This position requires prompt and consistent attendance
• Adapt ormodifyinstructional activities under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or program staff with the purpose of supporting, implementing, and reinforcing student learning
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations as directed by the building administrator (CPI, MANDT, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and conveying informationrelativeto job functions
• Operates equipment (assistive technology, devices, etc.) to support the delivery of instructional programs

Other Functions

• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom/program/school

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS

• Perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
• Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include behavior and crisis management techniques; instruction techniques; and elementary -high school curriculum.

ABILITIES

• Schedule activities and/or meetings
• usebasic, job-related equipment
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
• Work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment
• Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans
• Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate
• Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include maintaining confidentiality; working with frequent interruptions; communicating in a positive, non-threatening manner; and building effective relationships with teachers, staff, and students.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying clients with adaptive equipment, assuming and maintaining various postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods, and performing manual dexterity tasks for data collection. Requires the ability to restrain/hold/transport and use quick body movements as indicated in the Behaviour Intervention Plan. Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include home, school, and community placements. Visual and auditory acuity is required to read and comprehend written communication and receive detailed information. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between job sites are necessary.

Experience

Experience working with high school students, preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FSLA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade

SM

Instructional Aide - RenewEd

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Job Details

Salary: $24.85 to $24.85 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required