Student 1:1 Aide - Phoenix Main Campus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

Calm Health access

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. seeks a Student 1:1 Aide for Phoenix Main Campus (4th–12th). This role supports one student under the Special Education Team and ABA Managers, assisting with behavioral, adaptive, medical, and instructional needs in a classroom setting.

Set hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance, EAP, Pet Insurance, Calm Health access for you and up to 5 loved ones, 80 hours PTO plus

Qualifications

• Special education classroom experience: 2-3 years (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 courteously and professionally.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in structured teaching, with a center-based model preferred.
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• First aid/CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assists individual students with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts in accordance with the student's 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.
• Assists the student in participating in classroom routines, transitions, and self-care tasks as necessary.
• Implement tier one behavioral supports and behavior intervention techniques in alignment with 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.

Skills

Special education experience

Communication

Confidentiality

ABA/behavior support

Structured teaching

First aid/CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Student 1:1 Aide - Phoenix Main Campus (4th - 12th Grade)

This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to safely respond to physically challenging behaviors.

AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team

AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.

Under the supervision and direction of the Special Education Team and ABA Managers, the Student 1:1 Aide assists 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 students 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 classroom experience: 2-3 years (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 courteously and professionally.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in structured teaching, with a center-based model preferred.
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• First aid/CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits:

• One location at a professional school setting, no driving to appointments
• Set hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Life, Employee Assistance Program, and Pet Insurance
• Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays
• Great internal professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Check out the career pathways we offer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ikK7X5J6kG2EKHqcu4WpNu_oIpVmeBwh/view
• $22 to $25 per hour, depending on experience and active RBT certification.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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

Moderate 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.

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.