One to One Aide - Elementary School

The Vanguard School & Services; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement plan with employer7

Job summary

The Vanguard School & Services is seeking a One-To-One Aide to support a certified special education teacher with a student who requires specialized assistance. You will implement academic, social and behavioral programming and help maintain progress toward IEP/FBA goals, focusing on safety and positive behavior support.

Responsibilities include assisting lesson plans, monitoring behavior, accompanying the student to classes and therapy, and communicating progress to teachers and parents while

Qualifications

• Two years of college or high school graduate with two years experience working with children with special needs in an organized setting.
• Experience as a PCA (personal care assistant) or TSS (therapeutic staff support) and training in behavior support techniques preferred.
• Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the educational process.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to use computers and perform clerical skills at a proficient level.

Responsibilities

• Actively assist in implementing lesson plans, reinforcing instruction/tutoring, and documenting student progress of assigned student throughout the school day.
• Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior of assigned student during class times, transitions, and field trips; maintain progress and behavior records.
• Accompany student to art, music, PE, computer classes and special events; assist during class as needed.
• Accompany student to individual and group therapy sessions as needed.
• Assist the teacher with testing, recordkeeping, and progress monitoring for assigned student.
• Communicate progress to parents and staff; participate in interdisciplinary meetings as required.
• Provide a nurturing environment; enforce policies to ensure health and safety; maintain a clean, organized learning space.
• Serve as a mentor for new staff and assist substitutes in absence of regular teacher.
• Demonstrate alignment with VSS core values: Communication & Listening, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Professionalism, Teamwork.

Skills

Special needs experience

PCA/TSS background

Behavior support training

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Two years of college

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite / Google Drive

Job description

One-To-One Aide

Program/Dept: Vanguard

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Position Type: 10 Month, Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:45AM to 3:30PM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college or high school graduate with two years experience working with children with special needs in an organized setting.
• Experience working as a PCA (personal care assistant) or TSS (therapeutic staff support) and training in behavior support techniques is strongly preferred.
• Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the educational process.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to use computers and perform clerical skills at a proficient level.

General Duties and Responsibilities

The One-To-One Aide assists a certified special education teacher by providing on-going academic, social and/or behavioral programming for one assigned student who requires specialized assistance to maintain progress toward IEP and/or FBA goals. In addition to respecting the rights of our students, a primary focus of the One-To-One Aide is positive behavior support and student safety.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively assist in implementing lesson plans, reinforcing instruction/tutoring, and documenting student progress of assigned student throughout the school day.
• Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior of assigned student during regular classroom time, special class times, transition periods, and on field trips according to school and program procedures. Maintain accurate records on student progress and behavior for school programs and outside agencies as required.
• Accompany assigned student to art, music, physical education, computer classes, and special events and provide assistance to the specialty teacher during class as needed.
• Accompany assigned student to individual and group therapy sessions as needed.
• Assist the teacher with testing, recordkeeping, and progress monitoring for assigned student.
• Under the teacher’s direction, communicate with parents and staff regarding student progress. Participate in interdisciplinary and inter-agency meetings as required.
• Provide a nurturing environment for all students. Enforce school policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner to ensure the health and safety of all students. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Serve as a mentor for new staff members and a source of information and help for substitute teachers assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Demonstrate competency in each of the VSS core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork.
• Comply with all organizational policies and procedures including those stated in the VSS Policies & Procedures manual and additional verbal and written communications provided to staff members.
• Maintain a professional, confidential and ethical relationship with administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and others at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service activities, and other meetings as required.
• Actively participate in at least 20 hours of staff development activities directly related to the job assignment during each school year.
• Maintain proper credentials for assignment and remain educationally informed in all related areas including PDE regulations and state/national standards through continued professional study and attending workshops and conferences.
• Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 100% short and long-term disabilities
• a robust Employee Assistance Program
• generous annual contribution to each employees’ 403(b)
• team-building events
• staff outings
• working alongside professionals who care deeply about our mission and core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork

The Vanguard School and Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, be sure to let us know.