Personal Academic Aide Position

Please make sure to complete an application at http://www.wnyric.org/application for this job posting.
The successful candidate will:
Work closely with a specific student to support the student's individualized education program.
Report to the Special Education Teacher, Principal, Director of Special Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS:

1. Assists the student with academic and behavioral management needs in accordance with the student's individualized plan and teacher's plan.
2. Implements the student's individualized program including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) programming.
3. Consults with the child's teacher, consultant and educational team related to specifics related to his/her ABA program.
4. Participates in all in-service workshops conducted by the child's consultant and educational team related to specifics with the ABA program, crisis intervention, safety plan, and follows the guidelines as outlined in the child's specific plan.
5. Assists the student in curriculum tasks, guiding and reviewing previously taught material, but not responsible for initial instruction.
6. Accompanies the student to whom assigned in hallways and special areas.
7. Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student personnel evaluation team conferring about the student to whom assigned.
8. Maintains professional confidentiality of teacher and handicapped student activities.
9. Work effectively with the educational team, parents, student on behalf of the student.
10. Performs simple errands and tasks, if necessary, for the student such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, etc.
11. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the teacher, Principal, and/or Director of Special Education and to serve the District flexibly, as special education aides may be reassigned to another building, program or student as the need arises.

REQUIREMENTS:
1) Post-high school education; Associate/Bachelor's degree
2) Experience working with child and/or children
3) Experience using ABA programming and strategies preferred
4) Demonstrates ability to have patience, interest in children, and be physically/emotionally
able to handle rigorous programming
5) Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
6) Such additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Building/Location: Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District

Additional Job Information: Application Procedure:
A letter of application and resume should be addressed to:
Mrs. Andrea L. Galenski, Superintendent of Schools
Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD
166 Halstead Ave.
Sloan, NY 14212

Application Deadline ?January 4, 2019

Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD does not discriminate in employment or access to programs on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, sex or disability.

Posting Link: www.cheektowagasloan.org