Individual Aide
Summary
Provides daily in-person support to students with special needs, assisting teachers with instruction, behavior management, and implementing individualized education plans in a school setting.
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