Job Description – 1:1 Aide

Job Title: One to One AideExemption Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Teacher and Campus Principal

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PRE-REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school education or equivalent required. Additionally:

2. Successful completion of 48 college-level credits (AA equivalent) - OR - Passing score (70%) on Paraprofessional Proficiency test.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in an educational setting; preferably special education.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: To be completed within 90-days of employment.

1. Certification in Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-Act)

2. Successful completion of Boys Town/Specialized Classroom Management (SCM) training.

WORK HOURS: Hours may vary based on campus instructional hours; specific hours to be determined by site based onschool schedule/calendar.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist teaching staff in the instruction, direct supervision and behavioral management (in classroom and other areas as required) of an individual student.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

  • Understand the goals and objectives outlined in the assigned student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
  • Implement lesson plans as designed by teacher; support in the delivery of instruction for assigned student.
  • Systematically record and graph data specific to assigned student regarding overall instructional progress, achievement of IEP goals, behavioral incidents, baseline behavior and other information as required.
  • Communicate measurable learning objectives and guide assigned student toward mastery of goals.
  • Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by classroom teacher.
  • Communicate to student about IEP goals regularly; correct student errors in a positive and timely manner.
  • Assist in tracking and the completion of homework and course work.
  • Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
  • Complete One-to-One Aide log on a daily basis. Submit accurate and complete weekly logs on time.
  • Implement interventions as prescribed in the treatment plan (Individual Transition Program).
  • Maintain student supervision at all times including transition, P.E. and transportation periods.
  • Complete incident and/or accident reports within specified time requirements, as needed.
  • Proper implementation of Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-Act) techniques, as needed.
  • Proper implementation of Boys Town/Specialized Classroom Management (SCM) Training, as needed.
  • Attend to hygiene needs of assigned student including toileting and dressing as needed (changing of diapers).
  • Attend necessary training sessions associated with the individual student, as needed.
  • Adhere to policies and procedures found in the Bright Future Academy Employee Handbook.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while working with a diverse and challenging student population.
  • Communicationin a professional manner with students, parents and coworkers.
  • Provide positive reinforcement to students utilizing various incentives and rewards, both tangible and social.
  • Demonstrated understanding of diagnosis of assigned student and any challenges pertaining thereto.
  • Foster student motivation through enthusiasm and encouragement; model behaviors that reflect and reinforce a positive attitude.
  • Flexibility in daily job assignments.

FUNCTION ANALYSIS:

  • Mental Requirements:
  • Must be able to read complex material.
  • Must be able to write complex sentences.
  • Must be able to memorize material.
  • Must be able to analyze information.
  • Must be able to perform the four basic math functions; add, subtract, multiply, divide.
  • Must be able to comprehend information.
  • Must be able to exercise sound judgment.
  • Must be able exercise decision-making skills.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to see; general and close vision.
  • Must be able to hear.
  • Must be able to speak in complete sentences.
  • Must be able to walk, sit and stand.
  • Must be able to run.
  • Must be able to move rapidly forward, backward and laterally.
  • Must be able to bend and stoop rapidly.
  • Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50% of one's body weight.

Working Conditions:

Employees may be exposed to students who may ask inappropriate personal questions; display socially unacceptable personal behaviors; insult your physical appearance, age, sex and/or race; use profanity and/or sexually explicit phrases; exhibit defiance, dishonesty, threats, accusations and/or theft; assaultive behaviors and self-destructive behaviors.

Employees may also be exposed to students’ bodily fluids, including feces, urine, vomit, semen, vaginal discharge, etc. Some students may need assistance with toileting, diaper changing, eating, and other personal hygiene functions, which may increase the exposure to bodily fluids.

Employer Statement:

Management retains the discretion to add or to change duties of the position at any time.

Employee Declaration

By signing below I attest that I have read the job description and can perform the functions of the job with or without accommodations.

If an accommodation is needed, please describe the reasonable accommodations required for you to perform these essential job functions.

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