One-on-One Aide-Winthrop

FKO Afterschool; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

FKO Afterschool in Winthrop, MA seeks a dedicated One-to-One Aide to support a single child after school, Monday through Friday. You will assist with activities, reinforce learning, and help maintain a positive, safe environment for the child.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with good communication skills and the ability to follow behavior plans. Basic computer skills and collaboration with school staff are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Experience or comfort working with children with special needs is preferred.
• Ability to follow individual behavior plans and adapt activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a child in after-school setting.
• Reinforce material taught by educators and adapt activities to needs.
• Maintain a daily activity log and attend conferences as required.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and team members daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Team collaboration

Reliability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary:The One to One aide is assigned exclusively to one child for a specified period of time. The aide is to work with the child who needs specific attention. A one-to-one aide can provide support to a child in many ways.Hours: School year - 17.50 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 2:00pm - 5:30pmDuties/Responsibilities:Coordinates and maintains individual help and assistance to a child with special needs within an after-school program environmentProvides reinforcement to individual of direct material initially taught by the after-school educatorsMaintains or modifies the child’s curriculum and enrichment activities to the needs of the childResponsible for dealing with and following any behavior plansCommunicates daily with various groups of people outside the program including parents/ guardians, school day teachers, special education department and other team members working with the childMaintains a daily activity log on progressAttends parent/educator conferences as requiredPerforms other duties as may be necessary and assigned by the classroom teacher and/or administratorEducation and Experience:Must be 18 years oldRequires knowledge of classroom environment, special education environment, safety issues and needs of special education studentsMust have oral and written communication skills and basic computer skillsAny special education software knowledge desiredAny equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredPhysical Requirements:Requires standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, and runningProlonged periods of sitting at a deskMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.