Dedicated Aides

Dedicated Aides are responsible for managing their assigned student's behavior and ensuring their safety.

Responsibilities

• They implement the behavior modification system, school rules, and policies to help students decrease and avoid inappropriate behaviors.
• In addition, Dedicated Aides support their assigned student with academic assignments and behavioral goals by accompanying them to all classes and activities.
• They also maintain documentation of student activities and work under the direction of the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans and IEP goals.
• Dedicated Aides provide staff assistance and program support through participation in meetings, committees, and special activities.
• Shadow assigned student throughout the school day, monitor activities, and document progress.
• Maintain required electronic and paper documentation regarding student behaviors and academic progress.
• Assist assigned student in decreasing and avoiding inappropriate behaviors using effective behavior management techniques.
• Adapt behavior according to student diagnoses and academic achievements to meet the requirements of their IEP.
• Help assigned student with individual and group classroom assignments, actively encouraging participation and interaction.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all academic subjects and assist students with classwork.
• Establish clear and professional boundaries with all students.
• Reinforce expectations for learning and standards for classroom participation and behavior.
• Provide feedback to teachers, school leaders, and team members to determine students' needs and adjust practices accordingly.
• Promote a safe, appealing, and engaging learning environment by preparations and basic clerical duties.
• Assist students during transitions between classrooms, lunch periods, and arrivals/departures.
• Display an understanding of how students' disabilities impact their behavior and learning, adapting intervention strategies accordingly.
• Effectively manage student behavior using behavior management systems, school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Proactively identify behaviors that could disrupt the learning environment and address them using effective behavior management techniques.
• Supervise students to ensure the safety and security of the school program.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with confidentiality procedures.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation skills to manage student behaviors and use appropriate behavioral interventions when necessary.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, school leaders, and team members to determine student and/or classroom needs and adjust interventions accordingly.
• Actively participate in committees, meetings, supervision, and professional development activities.
• Model and implement the organization's core values (Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership) to guide positive behavior.
• Comply with all policies,, protocols, and procedures of the organization.

Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $17.00 to $18.00.