Classroom Aide

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe learning environment for students within the scope of the Arrow Center for Education School’s administrative policies and procedures.
• Supervise and manage student behavior in the classroom, school, and school-sponsored functions.
• Provide a consistent and reliable supportive presence in the classroom.
• Escort assigned students to all activities, as indicated by the IEP.
• Under the direction of the Teacher, provides individualized instruction and support to an assigned student or small group of students.
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and techniques to promote progress and success with an assigned student or small group of students.
• Provide a learning environment that is individualized for students and works towards their personal level of independence.
• Aid in the completion of all necessary paperwork to accurately record student progress, including daily attendance records, performance on current acquisition targets and maintenance skills, and behavioral data tracking.
• May be required to provide support to students in transport to and from school and other activities.
• May be required to participate in community-based activities alongside students, such as swimming, shopping, use of public transportation, and other activities as relevant to instruction.
• Participate as an active member of the Treatment Team.
• Communicate all appropriate information within and without the classroom orally and in writing.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of a positive school culture.
• Maintain proper rules, safety and security of students, providing crisis intervention when necessary.
• Inform the Behavior Specialist and Teacher of all relevant situations.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Share/transmit the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff and to student(s) and families served.
• Review client files on a quarterly basis to access service plan implementation, progress towards desired outcomes, and future appropriateness of service plan.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least one (1) year experience working with children and families, preferably in a school setting.