Special Aide/Interpreter

NORTH COAST CHILDRENS SERVICES; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcoast Children’s Services seeks a Special Aide to support one child or a small group under the center teacher, following an individualized plan to meet social-emotional, language, or developmental needs and to include the child in the classroom.

This non-exempt role focuses on observing and recording data, implementing IEP-guided supports, aiding self-help skills and routines, and fostering a warm, respectful, confidential learning environment in collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special needs.
• Ability to observe and record child data accurately.
• Respect for confidentiality and family privacy.
• Strong teamwork and communication with staff.

Responsibilities

• Observe the child in the environment and record data as assigned.
• Implement supports on the individualized plan to ensure inclusive classroom participation.
• Assist the child with self-help skills and daily routines.
• Help create a warm, accepting, and safe environment that encourages independence.
• Contribute to ongoing planning of the child's support program.
• Consult weekly with staff on the child’s progress.
• Respect diverse backgrounds and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Experience with IEPs

Observation & data recording

Collaboration with staff

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the supervision of the Center teacher, the Special Aide works with one child or a small group of children providing support and supervision. The Special Aide follows an individualized plan to accommodate the child's special needs, social-emotional needs, or language development to allow the child to be fully included in the classroom.

This is a non-exempt position.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Observe the child in the environment and collect and record data as assigned.

2. Implement the support and supervision services designated on the child’s IEP or individualized plan within the classroom setting to ensure that the child receives an inclusive experience in the least restrictive environment.

3. Assist the child to ensure his/her success with self-help skills and daily routines.

4. Help create a warm, accepting, and safe environment that encourages independence and self-esteem in the child.

5. Assist in the ongoing planning of an individualized support and supervision program for the child as requested.

6. Consult weekly, at minimum, with staff on the progress of the assigned child.

7. Approach the child, parent, and other staff members with respect, being sensitive towards each individual's rights, needs and cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds.

8. Respect the confidentiality of information regarding the child and the child's family.

9. Communicate and work effectively with other staff members.

10. Participate in trainings and meetings as required.

11. Be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of Northcoast Children’s Services.