About the role
Behavioral Aide
Location: Glendale, CA | On Site | Part Time
Description of Job Duties and Expectations
Position Type:
* Part-Time (Monday through Friday during school hours) * Compensation Range: $20 - $25
Locations:
* Various locations - Glendale Unified School District and Neighboring Cities
Responsibilities:
* Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs
* Participate in activities planned by the school district staff
* Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
* Assists school district staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions
* Assists school district staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
* Assists the school district staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques
* Under direct supervision, staff may assist with assessing student needs
* Provides the school district staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with
* Works with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the school district staff and provides instruction to student
* May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment
* Assists with social skills
* Assists with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene
* Keeps an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area
* Administers emergency treatment when necessary
* May take children into the community
* May assist children to feed themselves
* May be assigned in more than one school location
* Assists with playground supervision
* Works cooperatively with students, school district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
* Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners
* Assists school staff in crisis intervention and discipline
* Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the school staff
* Performs other job-related work as required
Qualifications:
Ability to:
* Understand and anticipate the needs of children
* Operate classroom technology equipment
* Understand and follow oral and written instructions
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults
* Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
* Show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math
* Communicate orally with correct language usage
Knowledge of:
* The general needs and behavior patterns of children
* Safe work practices
* Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
* Needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs
* Perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor
Skills:
* Read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions
* Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
* Adapt to individual needs of school staff and students and work with interruptions
* Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner
* Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Experience:
* Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable.
Education:
* Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Paraeducator Exam
Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands:
Physical:
* Sitting, walking level surface, reaching, bending, use of both legs
* Wrist/arm motion, grasping/holding, use of both hands
* Regularly lift 1-15 lbs. *occasionally lift 26-40 lbs
* Regularly carry/push 1-15 lbs *occasionally carry/push 26-40 lbs
* Color vision, near vision, use of both eyes
* Sense of smell
* Normal hearing, distinguish sounds in transmission
* Speaking
Mental:
* Occasional stress of emergencies, normal work standards stress, ability to work with interruption, reading, interpreting policy, memorize and recall objects, people, analyze problems and generate alternatives
Working Environment:
* Occasional exposure to the sun, occasional wetness, dust, occasional exposure to childhood diseases
Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
* Resume * Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM
Growth/Advance Training Opportunity
* Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training is accessible to inspire & promote growth. 40-hour online training to be completed on your own time. Once a certification is provided and the 90-day introductory period is complete, you will be promoted and receive a compensation increase.
Schedule:
* Mornings
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Glendale Unified School District * Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) * Your assignment might vary from district to district and school to school
Experience:
* Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist: 1 year (Required)
Location
Glendale, CA and Neighboring Cities
Department
New Hire
Employment Type
Part-Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Compensation
20-25
Compensation: 20-25