One-to-One Special Education Aide

The Vanguard School & Services; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Vanguard School and Services (VSS) in Malvern, PA, seeks a Substitute One-To-One Aide/Classroom Aide to support a certified teacher and assist a student with individualized goals. Per diem, Monday–Friday, 7:45AM–3:30PM, as needed, with emphasis on positive behavior support and safety.

You will help implement lesson plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and staff to foster a nurturing, inclusive learning environment for students with special needs.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate with parents and staff regarding student progress; participate in interdisciplinary meetings as required.

Skills

Two years college

High school graduate

Experience with children with special

PCA/TSS experience

Behavior support training

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

Two years college or high school graduate

Job description

The Vanguard School and Services (VSS) in Malvern, PA, seeks a Substitute One-To-One Aide/Classroom Aide to support a certified teacher and assist a student with individualized goals. Per diem, Monday–Friday, 7:45AM–3:30PM, as needed, with emphasis on positive behavior support and safety.

You will help implement lesson plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and staff to foster a nurturing, inclusive learning environment for students with special needs.