One-on-One Student Aid

Gann Academy; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Gann Academy in Waltham, MA seeks a compassionate One-on-One Student Aide to provide individualized medical and behavioral support to a student throughout the school day. You will work closely with the student, teachers, staff, and family to help the student participate in class and progress toward educational and social goals.

This is an hourly, 10-month position projected to be between 30 and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; education-related background preferred.
• Experience with middle/high-school students needing individualized support preferred.
• Strong communication, patience, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, specialists, and families.
• Remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Commitment to helping students build confidence, independence, and academic success.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical and behavioral support throughout the school day.
• Assist the student with completing classroom assignments and activities.
• Reinforce directions and help the student remain focused and engaged.
• Support organization, time management, transitions, and completion of daily routines.
• Encourage positive classroom behavior and appropriate social interactions.
• Provide reminders, prompts, and redirection while encouraging independence.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school personnel to implement strategies.
• Monitor and communicate observations regarding the student's medical status, behavior, participation, and needs.
• Assist with transitions between classes, lunch, electives, and other activities as needed.
• Maintain a positive, patient, respectful, and supportive relationship with the student.
• Follow school policies, safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, and student support plans.
• Fill in for classroom teacher as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Patience

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Experience in education or related field

Job description

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, composed of Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates students' journeys. We seek teachers committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.

Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that including diverse perspectives will improve our work, societal, and learning outcomes. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.

Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of intelligent, collaborative, and compassionate professionals who care about their work, school, and colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.

Accommodation

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis by management.

Working Conditons/Physical Demands

Physical demands include dexterity for operating office machines and supplies, such as computers, telephones, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, and reaching for files or supplies, as well as sitting or standing for extended periods, are common.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannotprovethat you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completedFormI-9.

Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status .

Position Summary

The One-on-One Student Aide provides individualized behavioral and medical support to a student throughout the school day. The aide works closely with the student, teachers, school staff, and family to help the student participate successfully in the classroom and make progress toward educational and social goals.

This role is an hourly, 10-month position projected to be between 30 and 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical and behavioral support and supervision throughout the school day.
• Assist the student with completing classroom assignments and activities.
• Reinforce directions and help the student remain focused and engaged.
• Support organization, time management, transitions, and completion of daily routines.
• Encourage positive classroom behavior and appropriate social interactions.
• Provide appropriate reminders, prompts, and redirection while encouraging the student to do as much as possible independently.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school personnel to implement established educational and behavioral strategies.
• Monitor and communicate observations regarding the student's medical status, behavior, participation, and needs.
• Assist with transitions between classes, lunch, electives, and other school activities as needed.
• Maintain a positive, patient, respectful, and supportive relationship with the student.
• Follow school policies, safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, and any applicable student support plan.
• Fill in for classroom teacher as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or experience in education, child development, special education, psychology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with middle/high-school-aged children or students who require individualized support, including medical, is preferred.
• Strong communication, patience, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, specialists, and families.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive when addressing challenging situations.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Commitment to helping students build confidence, independence, and academic success.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to remain actively engaged with a student throughout the school day.
• Ability to move between classrooms and school settings as needed.
• Ability to respond appropriately to routine student safety and supervision needs.
• Ability to jump in with other school needed tasks.
• Ability to fill in as a teacher during teacher absences.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, compassionate, and encouraging. They understand that the goal of one‑on‑one support is to provide the appropriate guidance and structure so the student can be safe medically and become increasingly successful and independent.