Student Support Aide – Inclusive Classroom

Mary Cariola Center; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Cariola Center in Rochester, NY seeks aides to supervise students and implement individualized educational programs. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide support in mobility, feeding, and bathroom tasks, and help maintain a positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers and clinicians, following safety protocols, and documenting student progress. Candidates should be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students throughout the school day while implementing assigned individualized educational and therapeutic programs both inside and outside the classroom (therapeutic pool program, specially designed physical education, etc.).
• Engage in any necessary lifting, moving and/or positioning tasks for students.
• Facilitate improved gross motor, fine motor and range of motion skills.
• Promote and facilitate students’ self-care and other Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Assist students with toileting, dressing and eating as needed including modeling appropriate behavior and using therapeutic equipment and/or feeding techniques.
• Provide behavioral support, including implementing agency approved emergency physical interventions.
• Help maintain a positive, safe and healthy educational environment, addressing students; health, medical and safety needs.
• Interact with students in an age-appropriate manner, respecting their privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate initiative and effectively engage with students during transition.
• Handle and use student equipment safely and appropriately.
• Assist with maintaining and caring for the classroom, equipment, materials and activity areas.
• Observe and record students’ performance and behaviors, sharing relevant information with the classroom teacher.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with classroom and professional team members while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Help prepare classroom projects and materials, including setup and cleanup.
• Assist the students with individual and small group activities.
• Respectfully follow direction from Teachers, Teacher Assistants, clinicians, supervisors, or designees.
• Interact politely and professionally with parents, caregivers, and other visitors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mary Cariola Center in Rochester, NY seeks aides to supervise students and implement individualized educational programs. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide support in mobility, feeding, and bathroom tasks, and help maintain a positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers and clinicians, following safety protocols, and documenting student progress. Candidates should be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED.