PACES Teacher Aide

Supervisor: Coordinator of Student Support Services

Description: 11 months – Benefits eligible

Union Status: Collective Bargaining (union)

Shift: Monday – Friday

8:00am – 3:30pm

Scope of duties

Summary

Under the supervision of the PACES or Core Dean of Students, and/or the Coordinator of Student Support Services, the Teacher Aide (PACES Autism Program) is responsible for the supervision of children and adolescents during school and/or out-of-school hours and the assumption of other responsibilities as designated by the PACES or Core Dean of Students, and/or Student Support Services Coordinator.

• Primary duties
• Responsible for the supervision of emotionally/behaviorally disordered deaf and hard of hearing children and youth during in or out-of-school hours, including meals.
• Planning and carrying out activities designed to promote personal and social growth.
• Responsible for encouraging students to maintain good personal hygiene and attire, including bathing and feeding.
• Assist students with mobility.
• Encourage students to engage in extra-curricular activities.
• Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Participation in planning and staff conferences with academic and residential staff.
• Participation in staff training and in-service activities, including Physical/Psychological Management Training (PMT) workshops.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular and frequent basis.
• Responsible for reports and daily logs.
• Works cooperatively with all teachers, residential staff and other support staff.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Will be responsible to work the Extended School Year (ESY) program yearly as part of the regular work schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and re-direct or de-escalate behavior.
• Demonstrates good judgment and dependability.
• Proficient with writing reports
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to manage crisis situations
• Demonstrates high levels of patience, empathy, and respect.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural diversity and embeds that knowledge into practice
• Proficiency in American Sign Language highly desired; interest in learning ASL required.

Salary and benefits

• Non-exempt, 11-month position
• Salary based on guidelines of the Union Pay Scale
• Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service, not applicable for re-hires.

ASD is ALL ways able. Should you require accommodation for applying to this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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