Individual Aide

Position Summary

The job of an Individual Aide/ Paraprofessional is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility in assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel

Assessment

• Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress
• Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system

Management

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
• Implements established behavior management system
• Assists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned
• Assists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students
• Maintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policy and procedures
• Charts and maintains student progress via collection of behavioral, vocational, and educational data
• Keeps current all required forms and documents

Communication

• Cooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students
• Communicates effectively with students and colleagues
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.

Knowledge

• Maintains a current knowledge of each student's special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity
• Knowledge and ability to maintain safety of self, staff, and students by participating and maintaining approved physical and psychological management techniques
• Actively participates in ongoing professional development opportunities

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in trainings for the purpose of providing or receiving information and updating skills
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the program

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential information
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and students as well as parents/guardians
• Ability to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibility
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions
• Ability to set work priorities, take initiative, and work efficiently under minimum supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and the use of proper grammar and punctuation to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent job-related software applications and preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents/guardians
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups