Intensive ESE Aide for Students with Severe Disabilities

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL is seeking a dedicated instructional assistant to support students with severe disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role involves instructional, clerical, and behavioral support to help students participate in learning activities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience with exceptional needs students; training in ESE is required within 45 days of hire; strong patience and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years working with exceptional needs school age children in an educational environment.
• Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and attend to special needs.
• All new hires must successfully complete the ESE Training within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional, behavioral and developmental assistance to students with severe disabilities as directed by the supervising teacher or other certified professional.
• Applies basic practices of positive behavioral supports and assists in teaching problem solving skills to students as directed by the supervising teacher, or other certified professional.
• Assists with behavior interventions including monitoring and charting behaviors specific to students with severe disabilities.
• Assists students with severe disabilities with daily living skills such as dressing, eating, lavatory needs including diapering, grooming, and personal hygiene as appropriate to individual development.
• Assists the teacher in the development of lesson plans, behavior intervention plans, and accommodations for students with severe disabilities; helps prepare materials for instruction.

Skills

Behavioral supports

Crisis intervention

Data reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years experience with exceptional needs students

Job description

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL is seeking a dedicated instructional assistant to support students with severe disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role involves instructional, clerical, and behavioral support to help students participate in learning activities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience with exceptional needs students; training in ESE is required within 45 days of hire; strong patience and