One-on-One Aide

One-On-One Aide

Certification(s) and/or Degree: NJ Substitute Certificate or 60 college credits

Reports to:

Classroom Teacher / Principal Position

Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions:

• The One-on-One Aide implements special education and provides direct instructional and behavioral assistance to a student.
• Assist in the educational and social development of student under the direction of the Lead Teacher/Special Education Coordinator.
• Assist in the implementation of student's Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Monitor student progress.
• Provide support for individual student inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate fully in activities.
• Work with other professionals, including counselors, speech therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure that students IEPs are properly implemented.
• Ability to verbally and physically deescalate acting out students using CPI approved training methods.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support student with emotional or behavior concerns and assist in developing appropriate social skills.
• Assist in the preparation and display of student work.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment:
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• NJ Substitute Certificate.
• Successful completion of college level coursework.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt