Individual Aide
$43,306–$47,590 year
On-siteWaterbury, Connecticut, United States or Chase, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Provide support to the instructional program by assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs. Adapt classroom activities and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to reinforce objectives and meet IEP goals. Maintain an objective assessment of learner progress and chart student data via behavioral, vocational, and educational records. Implement established behavior management systems while ensuring the safety and general welfare of assigned students. Cooperate with ACES personnel, consultants, and health care professionals to communicate progress and implement IEP objectives. Maintain confidentiality of student records as prescribed by State, Federal law, and ACES policy. Participate in ongoing professional development and perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient program functioning.
Required Qualifications
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential information
- Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and students as well as parents/guardians
- Ability to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibility
- Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions
- Ability to set work priorities, take initiative, and work efficiently under minimum supervision
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and the use of proper grammar and punctuation to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent job-related software applications and preparing and maintaining accurate records
- Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents/guardians
- Ability to communicate with diverse groups
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