Special Education Aide (1:1) - Pressley Ridge School for Autism (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Pressley Ridge Benefits

• The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
• Paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Special Education Aide (SEA) assists the teaching staff in assuring the effective implementation of the individual education and behavioral plans of a student. This position is assigned to a student rather than building wide or classroom wide support.

Essential Responsibilities

• 1.
• Quality Educational Programming 1.
• Integrate experiential education into student’s daily programming.
• 2.
• Adapting program as designed by the special education teacher/ behavior health specialist.
• 3.
• Implement and monitor behavior/academic contracts and/or interventions designed by the team.
• 4.
• Assist assigned student in working through their daily lesson plans as prepared by the teacher.
• 5.
• Assist assigned student in participating in daily routine activities.
• 6.
• Assist assigned student in participating in recreational activities.
• 7.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
• 2.
• Communication 1.
• Maintain daily communication with team members regarding student programming and progress.
• 3.
• Documentation 1.
• Maintain written records as required.
• 2.
• Complete daily ACCESS notes.
• 3.
• Utilize technology through electronic documentation, electronic communication, and use of the internet to supplement programming.
• 4.
• Supervision 1.
• Receive supervision.
• 1.
• Receive supervision from and actively communicate with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters.
• 5.
• Leadership 1.
• Always maintain visual and auditory contact with the student during the school day unless otherwise arranged with staff.
• 6.
• Risk Management and Safety 1.
• Follow designated program policy regarding the documentation of critical incidents (such as physical injury or illness, property damage, runaway, student search for drugs or weapons, physical intervention and so on).
• 2.
• Follow program-designated procedures for all physical contact with the student.
• 3.
• Follow program-designated procedures for student illness and injury, including arranging necessary medical care – (with appropriate approval) – informing appropriate persons of the situation, and documenting the injury/illness and actions taken.
• 4.
• According to a designated schedule, supervise the student’s arrival and departure to school via buses and cabs.
• 5.
• When arranged with staff, assist other staff, as needed, in physical interventions to protect students and staff from injury.
• 6.
• When transporting students, maintain safe driving procedures as indicated in the transportation policy.

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Qualifications

1. Education/Credentials/Licensure

1. Requires high school diploma or equivalent. 2. Requires proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) within two (2) years of employment for the School for the Deaf. 3. Requires a valid state driver’s license, safe driving record, and current auto insurance for positions in all schools except School for the Deaf and School for Autism. 2.

Experience

• 1. Requires experience working with children. 3.
• Clearances
• Required by
• Applicable
• Regulations: 1. State Police 2. FBI 3. Child Abuse Clearances 4. Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training certificate and/or statement

Working Conditions

1. Physical Demands