Behavior Aide - Richmond Academy

1:1 Behavior Aide
- Richmond Academy

Richmond Academy
- Richmond, VA 23227

Salary Range $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage No Travel Required Category Education

Are you passionate about helping students thrive? Come make a difference in a student's life and join our supportive school team as a 1:1 Behavior Aide while playing a key role in the daily success of students with academic, behavioral, emotional and physical challenges. In this hands-on role, you'll work one-on-one with a student, helping them navigate classroom routines, build positive behaviors, and grow socially and emotionally.

No two days are the same – and everyday matters.

Dominion Care is a premier provider in which our passionate and innovative team will deliver sustainable, quality, whole-person care through a full continuum of therapeutic services to empower individuals in the development of skills necessary for success. We envision a society in which all people achieve their full potential for health, education, and well-being across the lifespan.

As a Dominion Care employee, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Pay! Starting pay from $16/hr up to $18/hr, depending on experience
• Enjoy a 10-month academic year calendar with the option to work during our summer school program!
• Dominion Care Employee may be eligible for the following Perks & Benefits:
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Dental & Vision
• Medical insurance
• Professional Development Training
• AAA Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 15K Life Insurance Policy
• 401K
• Optional Pet Insurance
• Award Winning Company:
  Dominion Care won Top Workplaces in the Healthcare Industry!
• Accreditations:
  Dominion Care Academy and the Dominion Care ABA Therapy and Education Center, schools of Dominion Care are accredited by VAISEF (Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilitates). Dominion Care is accredited by CARF (Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).
• Core Values: TRACK
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building & Communication
• Accountability
• Customer/Client Focus
• Know Yourself

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid Driver's License
• Reliable personal cell phone
• Collegiate level education in the area of behavioral science, special education, human services, or other related areas
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or children/adults with disabilities

The 1:1 Behavior Aid is primarily responsible for working one-on-one with a student with an identified disability in a classroom setting. The ability to follow directions and maintain a professional demeanor at all times is critical for this position. Details of the duties of a 1:1 Behavior Aid will be dependent upon the specific needs of the student. This will be further discussed with the 1:1 Behavior Aid upon his or her being assigned to a student and meeting with the classroom teacher and school administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides constant support and supervision to the student; meet upon arrival and remains in close proximity throughout the school day in all settings;
• Keeps student within sight, sound and supervision at all times;
• Works under the direction of the classroom teacher, providing support with the implementation of academic and behavioral goals in adherence with the student's current IEP and BIP;
• Completes daily data collection to student plans, charting frequency and duration of behaviors in relation to behavioral goals; assists the student with transitions and adaptations between subjects and classes;
• Provides support to students; including redirection, completion of all work assignments, planning and organizational skills;
• Utilizes strategies to assist the student in developing positive coping skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution for inappropriate behaviors exhibited throughout the school day;
• Assists the student in developing positive peer/adult relationships and fostering communication skills, by demonstrating and implementing the school district student code of conduct;
• Provides de-escalation and/or needed interventions…