1:1 Aide

SALARY: $21.89 to $30.65 (commensurate with experience)

DESCRIPTION: M-F 6.5 hours per day LOCATION: This position will be at Evans Mills Primary building in a BOCES classroom

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities Include:

• Adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher(s) as requested to support reinforce classroom objectives, student/IEP goals, etc.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. as requested to support student needs in the classroom
• Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning, etc.) as necessary to attend to student's personal hygiene and care needs
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations as requested
• Escorts student(s) (e.g. bathroom, classroom, hallway, etc.) as necessary
• Assists supervising teacher(s) with tasks as requested
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher(s), research based interventions and/or behavior plans
• Maintains instructional materials and ensures availability of necessary items for student to be successful
• Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan as necessary
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher(s), instruction to student(s) in a variety of individual and group activities to reinforce instructional objectives, to implement IEP plans, etc.
• Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, assemblies, classrooms, etc.)
• Assists in preparing the learning environment to allow the student to participate in classroom activities
• Attends any problem solving/IEP meetings as requested and provides input as to the student's progress
• Collects data on the student's IEP/individual goals as requested
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills required include:

• Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential information
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and students
• Ability to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibility
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and adapt to changing work priorities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions
• Ability to set work priorities, take initiative, and work efficiently under minimum supervision
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents/guardians
• Ability to establish good relationships with children
• Ability to remain calm in a variety of situations