Autism Services Aide

Aiken County Public Schools SPECIAL PROGRAMS - Aiken, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5961989
Final date to receive applications: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

SUMMARY:

Provides intensive individualized instructional services directed toward the development and/or enhancement of skills and increased independence in social skills, social communication, and learning behaviors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses appropriate applied behavior strategies, communication, and reinforcement techniques consistently.
• Accurately completes all required documentation and data collection daily.
• Implements strategies related to environmental factors including:
  • Workspace organization
  • Program materials
  • Use of Visual Supports
• Facilitates developmentally appropriate interactions with students by:
  • Ensuring student engagement
  • Appropriate use of reinforcers and reinforcement strategies
  • Appropriate pacing
• Follows prescribed programs with fidelity to include:
  • Accurate data collection
  • Use of errorless teaching and prompting strategies
  • Use of supports to facilitate smooth transitions
• Works with an individual student to reinforce learning of material or skills as described in the IEP/treatment plan.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of the individual student, his/her needs, interests, and abilities.
• Helps with the supervision of the students served during emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods.
• Access online resources and software related to the development of student materials and identified supports.
• Collaborates with other paraprofessionals, special education teachers, and general education teachers for identified students.
• Helps the student throughout the school environment, as necessary.
• Helps the student with self-help tasks, including managing clothing, bathroom routines, meals, and cleanup routines.
• Communicates with the Team Lead any problems or concerns related to the student.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about the student as is expected of fully licensed teachers. To include:
  • Effective communication
  • Professional demeanor and behavior
  • Adherence to program policies (i.e., attendance)
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Programs.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma; meets highly qualified standards as defined by NCLB Act of 2001:
Associates Degree preferred, 60 hours college credit from an accredited college, or passing score on the Para Pro Exam. A good knowledge of and understanding of child growth and development; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience with Applied Behavior Therapy preferred.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Not applicable

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Not applicable

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and/or type routine reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively before groups of district personnel or organizations. Proficient in English and relative understanding of sign language. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally through emails and through other means (i.e. picture exchange system).

Ability to develop professional and accurate observational documentation.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.

OTHER

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