Position: Student Support Aide, 1.0 FTE

Location: To Be Determined

Reports to: Special Education Director

Rate: $14.00/hour, 6.5 hours per day

Deadline Date: Until Filled

Starting Date: As soon as possible

*Please note: This job will be hired and paid through our third-party contractor.

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent

• Interest in working directly with students who have behavioral needs

• Experience and/or training with medical procedures preferred, but not required.

• CPI training preferred

• Previous experience in applied behavior analysis and appropriate interventions or students with behavioral needs, preferred.

• Previous experience or interest in working directly with children who have unique needs.

• Ability to establish good rapport with adults and young children.

• Demonstrated record of good attendance and punctuality.

• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to handle high stress situations in a calm and appropriate manner, while making good decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

Description:

• Assist School Team in duties of data collection, plan implementation, behavior plan design, staff training and consults with the student's IEP team on a regular basis. Recognize the importance of fostering the independence of the student.

• Provide one on one or small group support to students with significant behavioral needs.

• Analyze data and develop behavior plans in collaboration with behavior consultant with an emphasis on applied behavior supports and interventions.

• Represent the District and Edustaff in a professional manner by performing all functions at a satisfactory or above level.

• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.

• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required, or requested, consistent with reasonable expectations for the contracted position.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk/sit/stand for extended periods of time.

• Occasional bending/squatting/reaching/kneeling/twisting

• Continuous ability to see and hear

Nondiscrimination:

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, SEction 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Troy School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be illegally excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, or service or in employment. In accordance with Federal regulations, Troy School District has a Title VI, Title IX, SEction 504/ADA, and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator. Any questions, suggestions, or complaints for administering the nondiscrimination grievance procedure should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Employee Services Troy School District.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Emloyer/Program. Aids and auxiliary services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.