ASL Behavioral Aide Job Downey area,California USA,Education / Teaching

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Position Type:

Part-Time (Monday through Friday);
Hours- 1:30 pm to 6:15 pm

Locations:

Various locations within the Downey Unified School District

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs
Participate in activities planned by the after-school program staff
Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
Assists the after-school program with in-class activities based on specific instructions
Assists the after-school program staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
Assists the after-school program staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques
Under direct supervision of the after-school program, staff may assist with assessing student needs
Provides the after-school program staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with
Works with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the after-school program staff and provides instruction to student
May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment
Assists with social skills
Assists with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene
Keeps an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area
Administers emergency treatment when necessary
May take children into the community
May assist children to feed themselves
May be assigned in more than one after-school program location
Assists with playground supervision
Works cooperatively with students, after-school program staff, district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners
Assists after-school program staff in crisis intervention and discipline
Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the after-school program staff
Performs other job-related work as required

Qualifications:

Ability to:

Understand and anticipate the needs of children
Operate classroom technology equipment
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math
Communicate orally with correct language usage

Knowledge of:

The general needs and behavior patterns of children
Safe work practices
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs
Perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor

Skills:

Read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions
Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
Adapt to individual needs of after-school program staff and students and work with interruptions
Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Experience:

Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable.

Education:

Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Para educator Exam

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands:
Physical:

Sitting, walking level surface, reaching, bending, use of both legs
Wrist/arm motion, grasping/holding, use of both hands
Regularly lift 1-15 lbs.
* occasionally lift 26-40 lbs
Regularly carry/push 1-15 lbs
* occasionally carry/push 26-40 lbs
Color vision, near vision, use of both eyes
Sense of smell
Normal…

ASL Behavioral Aide

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