Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1 Aide)
18 days ago
Laurel
Title: Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1 Dedicated Aide) \n Position Type: Full-time \n Location: Laurel, MD \n \n What we do and offer our team: \n PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our schools embrace the whole child and family with all their strengths and challenges. We provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program! \n \n What the Dedicated Aide does: \n\n • Evaluating student progress.\n, • Provide written input on designated student as requested.\n, • Communicating with parents, PHILLIPS Programs staff and non-PHILLIPS Programs professionals in coordination with classroom staff and supervisor, when requested.\n, • Assists in recording and reporting behavior data for assigned student.\n, • Assists in assigned classrooms with individual, small and large group instruction as directed by and coordinated with teacher.\n, • Provides individualized instruction and supervision for student(s) on and off-campus in areas assigned by supervisor and teaching staff\n, • Assists teacher in daily organizational planning, as requested. Organizing classroom furniture and equipment.\n, • Supervises student(s) to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, playground duty and off campus.\n, • Supervises classroom in absence of teacher when needed or instructed by supervisor.\n, • Implements individual and classroom behavior programs as coordinated with other staff.\n, • Assists in other general areas such as: medication administration, data collection, and other relevant tasks as assigned by teacher.\n\n \n What the Dedicated Aide brings to the team: \n\n • High school diploma, required\n, • Experience working with students, preferably in special education, or with other vulnerable populations, required\n