We’re seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to support students with severe needs in a rewarding educational environment. This role is integral to our special education team, ensuring students thrive academically, socially, and physically.
Why You'll Love This Role:
Meaningful Impact: Provide hands-on support to students, helping them achieve their Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside teachers, therapists, and specialists to create a supportive learning atmosphere.
Skill-Building: Gain valuable experience in special education, healthcare support, and life skills instruction.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in delivering daily lessons and long-term educational plans.
Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.
Document health services for Medicaid reimbursement programs as assigned.
Behavioral Support Focus:
This is a behaviorally intensive role. The position involves working with students who may exhibit emotional dysregulation, learning disabilities, and high-intensity behaviors such as aggression (e.g., hitting, biting, kicking) or elopement. The ideal candidate will:
- Be confident in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviors.
- Have experience implementing behavior intervention strategies.
- Be skilled in collecting and utilizing behavior data to inform instruction and support plans.
- Demonstrate patience, empathy, and resilience in high-stress situations.
Example of Specific Duties/Skills:
- Diaper, change, and assist with toileting of students.
- Lift non-ambulatory students and assist with transfers.
- Assist with preparing, serving and feeding meals and instructing during meals.
- Assist with bus boarding and departing.
- Behavior management and motivation techniques
- Implement evidence-based behavior strategies, including token economies
- Monitor emotional regulation and know when to engage vs. give space
- Reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher
- Provide constant instruction for demonstrating positive social behavior
- Provide effective and engaging academic instruction
General Responsibilities:
- Support IEP implementation
- Follow verbal/written protocols for behavior and communication
- Reinforce instructional and behavioral goals
- Monitor safety (during lunch, transitions, field trips, etc.)
- Maintain documentation and records
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff
- Demonstrate positive, respectful, and age-appropriate interactions with students across all school settings as demonstrated by a positive tone of voice and pointing out the successes of students
Working Conditions:
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects.
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Seeing to monitor student classroom activities.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide instruction.
- Bending at the waist.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment.
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move moderately heavy loads using safe lifting techniques.
What We’re Looking For:
Preferred experience in an educational or caregiving environment.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to follow instructions.
Basic computer proficiency (e.g., word processing, databases, spreadsheets).
Flexibility to adapt to changing student needs and locations.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 40-70 pounds occasionally.
Frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking, and occasional running.
Occasional reaching, kneeling, and squatting.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to fostering growth, independence, and success for students with special needs. Together, we can create a brighter future for every learner!
…We’re seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to support students with severe needs in a rewarding educational environment. This role is integral to our special education team, ensuring students thrive academically, socially, and physically.
Why You'll Love This Role:
Meaningful Impact: Provide hands-on support to students, helping them achieve their Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside teachers, therapists, and specialists to create a supportive learning atmosphere.
Skill-Building: Gain valuable experience in special education, healthcare support, and life skills instruction.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in delivering daily lessons and long-term educational plans.
Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.
Document health services for Medicaid reimbursement programs as assigned.
Behavioral Support Focus:
This is a behaviorally intensive role. The position involves working with students who may exhibit emotional dysregulation, learning disabilities, and high-intensity behaviors such as aggression (e.g., hitting, biting, kicking) or elopement. The ideal candidate will:
- Be confident in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviors.
- Have experience implementing behavior intervention strategies.
- Be skilled in collecting and utilizing behavior data to inform instruction and support plans.
- Demonstrate patience, empathy, and resilience in high-stress situations.
Example of Specific Duties/Skills:
- Diaper, change, and assist with toileting of students.
- Lift non-ambulatory students and assist with transfers.
- Assist with preparing, serving and feeding meals and instructing during meals.
- Assist with bus boarding and departing.
- Behavior management and motivation techniques
- Implement evidence-based behavior strategies, including token economies
- Monitor emotional regulation and know when to engage vs. give space
- Reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher
- Provide constant instruction for demonstrating positive social behavior
- Provide effective and engaging academic instruction
General Responsibilities:
- Support IEP implementation
- Follow verbal/written protocols for behavior and communication
- Reinforce instructional and behavioral goals
- Monitor safety (during lunch, transitions, field trips, etc.)
- Maintain documentation and records
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff
- Demonstrate positive, respectful, and age-appropriate interactions with students across all school settings as demonstrated by a positive tone of voice and pointing out the successes of students
Working Conditions:
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects.
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Seeing to monitor student classroom activities.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide instruction.
- Bending at the waist.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment.
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move moderately heavy loads using safe lifting techniques.
What We’re Looking For:
Preferred experience in an educational or caregiving environment.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to follow instructions.
Basic computer proficiency (e.g., word processing, databases, spreadsheets).
Flexibility to adapt to changing student needs and locations.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 40-70 pounds occasionally.
Frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking, and occasional running.
Occasional reaching, kneeling, and squatting.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to fostering growth, independence, and success for students with special needs. Together, we can create a brighter future for every learner!
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