Student 1:1 Aide

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision care

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Calm Health access

Job summary

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is seeking a Student 1:1 Aide for the Tucson Campus to support a specific student across academics, behavior, and daily living tasks.

The role operates under the Special Education Team and ABA Managers, with data collection and adherence to IEP goals throughout the school day. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and preferred CNA/Medical Assistant certification; 1 year of special education or medical experience is also preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year (preferred) special education and/or medical experience.
• CNA or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and parents in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual student with lesson assignments per IEP.
• Reinforce learning with materials or skills as instructed by teacher.
• Support academic instruction and behavior plan implementation as part of a classroom team.
• Execute lessons and support independent work or small-group projects.
• Assist student with classroom routines, transitions, and self-care tasks (including medical needs).
• Implement tier one behavioral supports and ABA strategies as directed.
• Accompany and assist the student throughout the school day as needed.
• Monitor and document daily data related to the student’s daily living, medical, behavioral and academic data.

Skills

Special education experience

Medical experience

CNA / Medical Assistant cert

Communication

Confidentiality

Structured teaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Student 1:1 Aide - Tucson Campus

Under the supervision and direction of the Special Education Team and ABA Managers, the Student 1:1 Aide provides assistance to a specific student, performing a variety of tasks related to the student's behavioral, adaptive, medical, and instructional needs in a classroom setting.

Duties:

• Assists individual student with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts in accordance with the student's individualized education program (IEP).
• Works with individual students to reinforce learning of materials or skills as instructed by the teacher.
• Work as part of a classroom team to support academic instruction and implementation of behavior plans.
• Execute lessons as directed by the teacher or classroom lead. These may include supporting independent work, special projects, or teaching a lesson to a small group.
• Assists the student in participating in classroom routines, transitions, and self-care tasks as necessary. Self-care activities may be related to medical needs and include eating, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
• Implement tier one behavioral supports and behavior intervention techniques in alignment with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as directed by the ABA Manager or Campus Director.
• Accompanies and assists the student throughout the school day as necessitated by the IEP.
• Monitor and document daily relevant data associated with the student’s activities of daily living and any medical, behavioral, and/or academic data the team deems necessary.
• Obtain and maintain QBS certification.
• Strong adherence to policies as outlined in the AZACS Employee Handbook.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Managers and Directors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Special education and/or medical experience: 1 year (preferred).
• CNA or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and parents in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in structured teaching, with a center-based model preferred.

Required:

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• First aid/CPR certification
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits:

• One location at a professional school setting, no driving to appointments!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Life, Supplemental Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance
• Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
• Set hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Accrue up to 80 hours per year in paid time off, and paid federal holidays
  
• Great internal professional development and career growth opportunities!
• $22 to $25 per hour, depending on experience and certifications

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in an indoor and outdoor classroom setting.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.