Part Time Learning Support Aide

TrulyHired; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a role to support a special educator in meeting the needs of learning support students within an inclusion-focused system.

You will assist in implementing behavior plans, preparing adapted materials and coordinating with classroom teachers to ensure smooth daily activities for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Basic understanding of computer technology and word processing.
• Flexibility when working with children of different ages, backgrounds, abilities, etc.
• Meets the Highly qualified requirement when deemed necessary.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate or acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supports the instructional program for special needs students by providing practice, review and drill.
• Assists in guiding, redirecting and prompting student behavior.
• Assists in implementing and charting behavior management plans and progress toward educational goals.
• Assists in preparing adapted or modified learning materials.
• Assists students in using low and high tech assistive devices or other special equipment as required.
• Monitors pupil activity during periods of independent study.
• Provides assistance to students in self-help skills such as eating, dressing and toileting as needed.
• Serves as a communication liaison between learning support and classroom teachers.
• Pursues continuing education in Behavior Management Techniques and related classes offered at the Intermediate Unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the learning support teacher or building principal.

Skills

Computer basics

Flexibility

Communication liaison

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Job Description

Multiple positions available

Requirements/Duties

• CPI Training, CPR, First Aid, PCA Logs, Lifting, Assist student with academics, behavior and/or mobility. We will train new employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of computer technology and word processing.
• Flexibility when working with children of different ages, backgrounds, abilities, etc.
• Meets the Highly qualified requirement when deemed necessary.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, Director of Special Services.

JOB GOAL

To assist the special educator in meeting the needs of learning support students within a system that supports appropriate inclusion.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the instructional program taught to special needs students by providing practice, review and drill.
• Assists in guiding, redirecting prompting student behavior.
• Assists in the implementation and charting of behavior management plans and progress toward achievement of educational goals.
• Assists in the preparation of adapted or modified learning materials.
• Assists students in the use of low and high tech assistive devices or other special equipment that may be required.
• Assists in monitoring pupil activity during periods of free independent study, seat work, etc.
• Provides assistance to students in self-help skills such as eating, dressing and toileting as the need requires.
• Supports the collaborative link between learning support and classroom teachers by assisting as a communication liaison between the two.
• Continuing education in Behavior Management Techniques, Passive Restraints, and other such classes offered at Intermediate Unit, etc.
• Performs other reasonable duties as are assigned by the learning support teacher and/or building principal and approved the Director of Special Services for the general well being of the student.