Behavior Health Aide – Disabilities

Instructional Aide – Disabilities

Position Compensation: $22.51/hr – $28.82/hr plus excellent benefits.

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Under general supervision of the Disabilities Manager, the Instructional Aide – Disabilities works with an assigned caseload of single children or small groups of children having special needs and/or challenging behaviors and regularly interfaces with educational and program staff to assure that students are meeting individual development plans and progress objectives. Talks with educational and program staff regarding student progress facilitates positive interactions and acceptance.

Performs clerical and technical support to the Disabilities services area and shares observations to improve progress.

• Work with teachers and program staff to understand the context of specific disabilities in relation to classroom behaviors and learning needs.
• Review individual development plans and communicate with teaching staff about methods and tools to facilitate learning.
• Assist center-based teaching staff by providing temporary one‑on‑one support for children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors as assigned by the Disabilities Manager.
• Develop positive relationships with his/her assigned students based on patience, understanding, and respect.
• Assist children in developing positive peer relationships, mastering self‑help skills, following safety rules and reaching their full potential.
• Consider learning objectives and instructional techniques related to the lesson plans.
• Provide comments that can be integrated into children’s evaluation and planning.
• Assist teaching staff and the Disabilities Manager in monitoring and documenting the children’s progress and maintain comprehensive files.
• Assist the Disabilities Manager in setting up and conducting staff and parent training to provide skills to meet the needs of special needs children and to disseminate information.
• Work with children of varying abilities and adhere to Individual Educational Plans (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• Adhere to and implement agency policies and procedures.
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate customer service to parents, children, community representatives/members, and all PACE staff daily.
• Accurately complete all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis according to agency policies and procedures.
• Attend all assigned meetings and trainings as required by the program.
• Support and ensure the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Assist in accomplishing the program’s non‑federal share through access to community resources (services, donations, discounts, and/or goods).
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

• Education and Work Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Education or coursework related to child development, special education, counseling, or another related field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Must have some behavior training and experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience working with children with special needs/challenging behaviors, including experience working with children with IEPs/IFSPs.
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Ability to effectively collect, record, and interpret behavior data and use the data information to develop behavior plans.
  • Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
  • Must have good organizational, time‑management, written/oral communication, and observation skills.
  • Basic computer skills required, including knowledge of email, internet, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.

• Valid California Driver’s License and access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage.
• Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment:
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry
  • State or Tribal Criminal History Check, including fingerprints
  • FBI Criminal History Check, including fingerprints
• Must have verification of TB clearance at time of employment, to be renewed every four years.
• Must complete a physical…