Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1 Aide)

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families in Laurel, MD is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1 Dedicated Aide) to support a student with individualized instruction and behavior needs within our private day school setting.

The role includes assisting in classrooms, monitoring safety, coordinating with staff, communicating with families, and helping implement behavior plans while maintaining a warm, professional environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, required.
• Experience working with students, preferably in special education, or with other vulnerable populations, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide written input on designated student as requested.
• Communicating with parents, PHILLIPS Programs staff and non-PHILLIPS Programs professionals in coordination with classroom staff and supervisor, when requested.
• Assists in recording and reporting behavior data for assigned student.
• Assists in assigned classrooms with individual, small and large group instruction as directed by and coordinated with teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction and supervision for student(s) on and off-campus in areas assigned by supervisor and teaching staff
• Assists teacher in daily organizational planning, as requested. Organizing classroom furniture and equipment.
• Supervises student(s) to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, playground duty and off campus.
• Supervises classroom in absence of teacher when needed or instructed by supervisor.
• Implements individual and classroom behavior programs as coordinated with other staff.
• Assists in other general areas such as: medication administration, data collection, and other relevant tasks as assigned by teacher.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title: Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1 Dedicated Aide)

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Laurel, MD

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our schools embrace the whole child and family with all their strengths and challenges. We provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

What the Dedicated Aide does:

• Provide written input on designated student as requested.
• Communicating with parents, PHILLIPS Programs staff and non-PHILLIPS Programs professionals in coordination with classroom staff and supervisor, when requested.
• Assists in recording and reporting behavior data for assigned student.
• Assists in assigned classrooms with individual, small and large group instruction as directed by and coordinated with teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction and supervision for student(s) on and off-campus in areas assigned by supervisor and teaching staff
• Assists teacher in daily organizational planning, as requested. Organizing classroom furniture and equipment.
• Supervises student(s) to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, playground duty and off campus.
• Supervises classroom in absence of teacher when needed or instructed by supervisor.
• Implements individual and classroom behavior programs as coordinated with other staff.
• Assists in other general areas such as: medication administration, data collection, and other relevant tasks as assigned by teacher.

What the Dedicated Aide brings to the team:

• High school diploma, required
• Experience working with students, preferably in special education, or with other vulnerable populations, required