Teacher Aide Bilingual

About the role

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. We seek compassionate, dedicated professionals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of activities which support the daily schedule on one or more units at the facility.
• Ensure standard operating procedures, program policy and procedures, and the client interventions process are implemented appropriately.
• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Create daily educational progress notes and assessments on assigned student caseload.
• Support the Comprehensive Educational Plan as developed and manage a Title I educational caseload, setting short-term goals for caseload and assisting students in meeting their treatment goals.
• Remediate individual student skill deficits under teacher or supervisor’s direction.
• Tutor in General Education Diploma (GED) and Nova Net program for identified students before and after classes.
• Evaluate students' progress and performance.
• Role model and teach effective supervision and management of clients, interact meaningfully with clients, and observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Assure and monitor student location and movement.
• Communicate effectively, maintain regular communication with employees, peers, and supervisors, and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality of information as it relates to client information.
• Demonstrate professionalism in performance of job.
• Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Observe activities and respond accordingly including emergency situations including evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
• Provide for physical safety and care of clients who are under supervision.
• Report significant changes in the behavior, attitude, or physical condition of clients to higher-level staff members.
• Comply with program/facility safety systems and building security.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with current departmental practices.
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promote the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; previous experience in developing, managing, or supervising student tutorial programs and/or prior tutorial and assessment experience as a math or language arts classroom support preferred.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Physical exams that include TB and drug testing.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abrasys Youth and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.