Dedicated Aide, under the direction of the Principal, Executive Director of Student Support Services, Manager of Compliance and Support, and Student Support Coordinator will assist with specialized instruction and related services for students with significant academic deficits and/or emotional disorders, autism, developmental delays in one or more areas, intense behavioral challenges, multiple learning problems, and other related disorders.
The Dedicated Aide will assist their assigned student throughout the school day by making the curriculum and daily activities accessible for the student.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting the student to participate in lessons, daily activities, and assessments.
- Facilitate independent work with materials provided by teachers.
- Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior support in all settings.
- Accompany and assist assigned student during related service sessions (speech therapy, occupational therapy, etc) as needed.
- Gather written observations and input them into a daily tracker, Deanslist, Powerschool or other assigned document.
Collaborate with Teaching Team and Special Education Team
- Collaborate with the Case Managers, Teachers, and the Student Support Coordinator (SSC) in the planning and management of lessons and assignments that the student will be completing independently and with support.
- Provide regular communication about students’ development to the Case Managers, Culture & Climate Specialist, and Student Support Coordinator.
- Attend IEP meetings for assigned student.
Assist in Data Collection and Record Keeping
- Participate in training related to data collection and assessment.
- Gather written observations and input them into a daily tracker, Deanslist, Powerschool or other assigned document.
- Discuss observations with the Case Managers, Manager of Compliance & Support, and Student Support Coordinator.