PASD has both full- and part-time vacancies:  one-on-one aides, instructional aides, and autistic support aides

QUALIFICIATIONS:  The applicant must have at a minimum of an Associate degree or two years (48 credit hours) of post-secondary education.  Previous experience working with children preferred.  CPR/First Aid certifications required.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent English, mathematics and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with children.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with teachers in a classroom setting.
• Prior school experience and appropriate education and training in related field preferred.
• Ability to maintain professional, calm and patient demeanor in the classroom at all times.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students and student records.
• Possess the skills to work with students in a small classroom setting or one-on-one.
• Possess the organizational skills to efficiently utilize time and complete duties competently.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDES (One-On-One, Emotional Support, Learning Support)

Be familiar with basic behavior modification programs.

Possess the interpersonal skills to deal with emotionally challenged and academically challenged students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan with teacher(s) for instructional/group skills interaction.
• Provide support to maximize opportunities for small and flexible group and individual instruction in reading, mathematics, and other curricular areas.
• Duplicate, collate and prepare instructional materials for teacher(s).
• Assist teacher(s) in large group instructional activities.
• Assist teacher(s) in monitoring of student behavior.
• Assist teacher(s) with individual and group instruction of students.
• Assist teacher(s) in meeting academic, behavioral and special needs of individual students, groups of students and entire class.
• Assist students with individual assignments and projects.
• Assist teacher in maintaining orderly classroom environment; maintain high visibility; circulate in the classroom; remain alert.
• Assist teacher(s) in planning classroom activities, daily lessons, units, field trips, instructional materials and displays and assignments.
• Assist teacher(s) with use of audio-visual equipment, computer technology and other instructional devices.
• Assist teacher(s) with daily lesson assignments.
• Assist teacher(s) with classroom management.
• Assist teacher(s) by preparing materials and organizing learning centers and bulletin boards.
• Assist teacher(s) with other duties in the operation of the classroom.
• Other duties, as assigned by Principal or Assistant Principal.