Autistic Support Teacher Aide - Full Time

Job Summary: Assist in the supervision and teaching of individuals and groups participating in developmental and instructional activities designed by the teacher.

Stipend Amount: $1,250 (prorated based on when the employee is hired during the school year) for Special Education Aides assigned to work in the following classrooms: Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills Support, Therapeutic Emotional Support and Complex Needs.

Qualifications:

• Highly qualified, with a minimum of 48 post-secondary credits, or
• Associate’s degree, or
• Highly qualified assessment
• Experience with and interest in working with students
• Current (dated within five years) Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History, and PDE FBI Clearances as required by the Child Protective Services Law and PA School Code

Duties and Responsibilities (including but may not be limited to):

• Assist the teacher in fostering readiness and socialization skills deemed necessary for later academic success.
• Prepare instructional materials, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of student progress charts.
• Assist with clerical and non-instructional duties, including projecting a positive image for the district.
• Assist with maintaining up-to-date records for each student, describing strategies for each student’s program.
• Assist special education teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, ensuring the continuation of the educational program developed by the teacher.
• Assist with planning and implementing individual and group strategies for students as defined by the students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Reads, understands, and is responsible for implementing and documenting behavior plans and/or Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work closely with the teacher as a member of the educational team to continually modify the program for each student.
• Observes and intervenes to redirect inappropriate behavior.
• Assist with promoting safety practices, building and classroom rules, and in situations of illness or injury.
• Attend training as dictated by the supervisor.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit
• Ability to bend, twist, and climb stairs
• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift/push and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch

Work Environment:

• Standard office/classroom setting, including standard office equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.
• Professional appearance.
• Utilize databases and other district software and technology proficiently, as designated by the supervisor.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant) and be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.
• Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.
• Must be able to read/write/correspond clearly, concisely, and effectively at a post-secondary level; interpret and follow district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.

EOE