Instructional Aide Supervisor — Lead, Train & Protect Students

The Richardson School; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Year-round school and camp

Payment advances

Employee-owned company

Job summary

The Richardson School in Wisconsin is seeking an Instructional Aide Supervisor to lead the Instructional Aides, schedule and allocate classroom assignments, and coordinate de-escalation/intervention training for staff. You will liaise with the Day School Director, SES, and classroom teachers to adapt staffing to student needs.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in a human service field with relevant experience and must obtain a substitute teaching license with Wisconsin DPI within a month of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field plus one year of experience working with developmentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed children in a residential or educational setting OR the equivalent in experience working with a similar population/role.
• Possesses upon hire or applies for within one (1) month of hire, a substitute teaching license with Wisconsin DPI and maintains same, not allowing it to lapse.
• Demonstrates good judgment and an ability to make quick decisions and solve problems.
• Ability to supervise/facilitate problem-solving in times of staff conflict.
• Remains calm under pressure and maintains self-composure/self-control in times of high stress or when others are excited.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction and is a resource for all Instructional Aides (IAs) for assigned site.
• Responsible for preparing and managing IA schedule and classroom assignments adjusting as students’ needs and mix changes relative to new admissions, and those transitioning back to their district.
• Communicates with Day School Director, Lead Teacher/Special Education Supervisor (SES), classroom Teachers and other school staff as needed to facilitate aide staffing levels meet the changing educational, treatment and behavioral needs of the students.
• Informs necessary parties of any significant student or Aide activity having an impact on student supervision needs.
• Oversees and coordinates the School’s de-escalation and intervention training for all staff.
• Makes sure new hires receive the initial training prior to being asked or expected to participate; oversees process for all staff to complete annual re-certification training timely.
• Establishes and maintains a process for obtaining and filing documentation of such training.
• Functions as an Instructional Aide in times of high enrollment, absences in coverage and periods of high acuity.
• Performs all functions of the IA whether in the classroom or on an outing or at camp in order to provide a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Uses only School approved behavior management and behavior education techniques in interactions with students and fully cooperates with leadership in delivery of therapeutic interventions when these are deemed necessary.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships within and between all departments, school districts, other referral sources and individuals within the community.
• Functions within legal, licensing, School, and professional standards in maintaining a therapeutic and educational environment for students.
• Reports per policy any suspected student abuse, whether physical, sexual, or mental/psychological. May assist in related investigations and implementing outcomes as directed by Day School Director.

Skills

Supervision

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human service field

Job description

The Richardson School in Wisconsin is seeking an Instructional Aide Supervisor to lead the Instructional Aides, schedule and allocate classroom assignments, and coordinate de-escalation/intervention training for staff. You will liaise with the Day School Director, SES, and classroom teachers to adapt staffing to student needs.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in a human service field with relevant experience and must obtain a substitute teaching license with Wisconsin DPI within a month of