One to One Aide - Vocational Transition Center

The Vanguard School, founded in 1959 and located on a beautiful 28-acre campus in Malvern, PA, is dedicated to the growth and development of children and young adults with a variety of special needs through a collaborative and holistic approach.

About the role

The One-To-One Aide assists a certified special education teacher by providing ongoing academic, social, and/or behavioral programming for one assigned student who requires specialized assistance to maintain progress toward IEP and/or FBA goals. A primary focus is positive behavior support and student safety.

Responsibilities

• Actively assist in implementing lesson plans, reinforcing instruction/tutoring, and documenting student progress of assigned student throughout the school day.
• Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior of assigned student during regular classroom time, special class times, transition periods, and on field trips according to school and program procedures.
• Maintain accurate records on student progress and behavior for school programs and outside agencies as required.
• Accompany assigned student to art, music, physical education, computer classes, and special events; provide assistance to the specialty teacher during class as needed.
• Accompany assigned student to individual and group therapy sessions as needed.
• Assist the teacher with testing, recordkeeping, and progress monitoring for assigned student.
• Under the teacher’s direction, communicate with parents and staff regarding student progress.
• Participate in interdisciplinary and inter-agency meetings as required.
• Provide a nurturing environment for all students.
• Enforce school policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner to ensure the health and safety of all students.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Serve as a mentor for new staff members and a source of information and help for substitute teachers assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Demonstrate competency in each of the VSS core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork.
• Comply with all organizational policies and procedures including those stated in the VSS Policies & Procedures manual.
• Maintain a professional, confidential, and ethical relationship with administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and others at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service activities, and other meetings as required.
• Actively participate in at least 20 hours of staff development activities directly related to the job assignment during each school year.
• Maintain proper credentials for assignment and remain educationally informed in all related areas including PDE regulations and state/national standards through continued professional study and attending workshops and conferences.
• Perform related duties, special assignments, and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of college or high school graduate with two years of experience working with children with special needs in an organized setting.
• Experience working as a PCA (personal care assistant) or TSS (therapeutic staff support) and training in behavior support techniques is strongly preferred.
• Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the educational process.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to use computers and perform clerical skills at a proficient level.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 100% short- and long-term disability coverage
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Generous annual contribution to each employee’s 403(b) retirement plan
• Team-building events and staff outings

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM (10-month, full-time position)