Behavioral Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $25

Position Type :

• Part-Time (Monday through Friday during school hours)
• Compensation Range : $20 - $25

Locations :

Various locations - Downey Unified School District - Downey Foundation For Educational Opportunities (DFEO) after school program

Responsibilities :

• Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs
• Participate in activities planned by the school district staff
• Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
• Assists school district staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions
• Assists school district staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
• Assists the school district staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques
• Under direct supervision, staff may assist with assessing student needs
• Provides the school district 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 school district 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 school location
• Assists with playground supervision
• Works cooperatively with students, school district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
• Reinforces lessons / activities with small groups of learners
• Assists school staff in crisis intervention and discipline
• Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the school staff
• Performs other job-related work as required

Qualifications : Ability to :

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 school 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 Paraeducator 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 hearing, distinguish sounds in transmission
• Speaking

Mental :

Occasional stress of emergencies, normal work standards stress, ability to work with interruption, reading, interpreting policy, memorize and recall objects, people, analyze problems and generate alternatives

Working Environment :

Occasional exposure to the sun, occasional wetness, dust, occasional exposure to childhood diseases

Requirements / Conditions of Employment :

• Resume
• Complete a mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Training (Provided)
• Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM
Schedule :
• Mornings
• Mornings
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute / relocate :

• Downey Unified School District
• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Your assignment might vary from district to district and school to school

Experience :

• Behavioral Therapist / Interventionist : 1 year (Required)
30+ days ago