Special Education One-to-One Aide — Student Support

The Vanguard School & Services; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement plan with employer7

Job summary

The Vanguard School & Services is seeking a One-To-One Aide to support a certified special education teacher with a student who requires specialized assistance. You will implement academic, social and behavioral programming and help maintain progress toward IEP/FBA goals, focusing on safety and positive behavior support.

Responsibilities include assisting lesson plans, monitoring behavior, accompanying the student to classes and therapy, and communicating progress to teachers and parents while

Qualifications

• Two years of college or high school graduate with two years experience working with children with special needs in an organized setting.
• Experience as a PCA (personal care assistant) or TSS (therapeutic staff support) and training in behavior support techniques 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

• Actively 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 class times, transitions, and field trips; maintain progress and behavior records.
• Accompany student to art, music, PE, computer classes and special events; assist during class as needed.
• Accompany student to individual and group therapy sessions as needed.
• Assist the teacher with testing, recordkeeping, and progress monitoring for assigned student.
• Communicate progress to parents and staff; participate in interdisciplinary meetings as required.
• Provide a nurturing environment; enforce policies to ensure health and safety; maintain a clean, organized learning space.
• Serve as a mentor for new staff and assist substitutes in absence of regular teacher.
• Demonstrate alignment with VSS core values: Communication & Listening, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Professionalism, Teamwork.

Skills

Special needs experience

PCA/TSS background

Behavior support training

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Two years of college

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite / Google Drive

Job description

The Vanguard School & Services is seeking a One-To-One Aide to support a certified special education teacher with a student who requires specialized assistance. You will implement academic, social and behavioral programming and help maintain progress toward IEP/FBA goals, focusing on safety and positive behavior support.

Responsibilities include assisting lesson plans, monitoring behavior, accompanying the student to classes and therapy, and communicating progress to teachers and parents while