What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education School Aide position at PACIFIC AUTISM CENTER OF EDUCATION?
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Description
JOIN AN ENERGETIC, CARING AND MOTIVATED TEAM!
Pacific Autism Center for Education, PACE, continues to expand its school program and is looking for motivated instructional aides in Sunnyvale. Our school operates all 12 months of the year, so there is work during summer months. Our instructional aides are creative people who want to make a positive impact in the lives of special education students. We provide training for all staff members. You will work with students, often 1:1, and will support the teachers and specialists to ensure the students' success.
- Hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm (30 hours per week with benefits)
Job Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Assist in implementing student behavior and support plans that allow the student to meet their IEP goals, as well providing behavior redirection techniques when necessary.
- Encourage, engage and support students in the classroom, playground, vocational and the community to maintain a positive environment that is conductive for learning and cooperation.
- Collect data on student progress, based on behavior plans and goals.
- Assist students in the development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors, as well as interactions with others.
Employees qualify for Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits first of the month following date of employment. Vacation and sick time start accruing at date of hire.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma (minimum), AA/BA preferred
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Experience in special education, education, early childhood development, psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis preferred but not necessary
- Able to quickly respond and adapt to challenging, fast-paced, dynamic environments
- This is an entry level position with continuous on-the-job training
- After offer, must pass DOJ/FBI Livescan clearance and TB test (PACE covers these clearance costs)
- Physical requirements:The Instructional Aide must be able to lift and or push at least 45lbs. -Twisting and Turning Due to the high activity of the program this position requires the individual to be able to physically bend, squat, reach over shoulders, reach over head, reach outward, kneel, sit, walk, run on normal, slippery, or uneven surfaces and stand
- The Instructional Aide must be able to follow all Safety Care Procedures when needed
Salary : $23 - $26