Special Education Aide: Empower Visually Impaired Students

Paycom; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) employer match

Education tuition assistance

PSLF eligible

FSA plans

Referral program

Job summary

Wayfinder Family Services is seeking a dedicated full-time Special Education Support role at Wayfinder LA Campus in Los Angeles, CA. This position works with children and youth ages 5 to 22 who are visually impaired or have disabilities, delivering services under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Requirements include a high school diploma; college coursework in child development or related fields is preferred. Prior experience with special education and driving may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years college or related degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with students in special education preferred.
• Experience with students with moderate to severe disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements IEP objectives under supervision, including lesson plans for individualized goals and such as meal plans and pre-vocational skills.
• Supervises students to ensure health and safety.
• Prepares instructional materials and maintains order and cleanliness in the learning environment.
• Provides services and intervention to students under guidance of Special Education Teacher.
• Provides daily living skills instruction (tooth brushing, showering, dressing, bed-making, toileting, eating).
• Completes detailed documentation/record keeping of student progress and behavior.
• Other duties as outlined in the position description.

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college or associate degree in Child Development, Special Education, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Wayfinder Family Services is seeking a dedicated full-time Special Education Support role at Wayfinder LA Campus in Los Angeles, CA. This position works with children and youth ages 5 to 22 who are visually impaired or have disabilities, delivering services under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Requirements include a high school diploma; college coursework in child development or related fields is preferred. Prior experience with special education and driving may be needed.