Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1 Aide)

Summary

Title: Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1 Dedicated Aide)

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Annandale, VA

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our schools embrace the whole child and family with all their strengths and challenges. We provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

What the Dedicated Aide does:

• Evaluating student progress.
• Provide written input on designated student as requested.
• Communicating with parents, PHILLIPS Programs staff and non-PHILLIPS Programs professionals in coordination with classroom staff and supervisor, when requested.
• Assists in recording and reporting behavior data for assigned student.
• Assists in assigned classrooms with individual, small and large group instruction as directed by and coordinated with teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction and supervision for student(s) on and off-campus in areas assigned by supervisor and teaching staff
• Assists teacher in daily organizational planning, as requested. Organizing classroom furniture and equipment.
• Supervises student(s) to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, playground duty and off campus.
• Supervises classroom in absence of teacher when needed or instructed by supervisor.
• Implements individual and classroom behavior programs as coordinated with other staff.
• Assists in other general areas such as: medication administration, data collection, and other relevant tasks as assigned by teacher.

What the Dedicated Aide brings to the team:

• High school diploma, required
• Experience working with students, preferably in special education, or with other vulnerable populations, required

Job Description

Title: Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1 Dedicated Aide)

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Annandale, VA

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our schools embrace the whole child and family with all their strengths and challenges. We provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

What the Dedicated Aide does:

• Evaluating student progress.
• Provide written input on designated student as requested.
• Communicating with parents, PHILLIPS Programs staff and non-PHILLIPS Programs professionals in coordination with classroom staff and supervisor, when requested.
• Assists in recording and reporting behavior data for assigned student.
• Assists in assigned classrooms with individual, small and large group instruction as directed by and coordinated with teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction and supervision for student(s) on and off-campus in areas assigned by supervisor and teaching staff
• Assists teacher in daily organizational planning, as requested. Organizing classroom furniture and equipment.
• Supervises student(s) to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, playground duty and off campus.
• Supervises classroom in absence of teacher when needed or instructed by supervisor.
• Implements individual and classroom behavior programs as coordinated with other staff.
• Assists in other general areas such as: medication administration, data collection, and other relevant tasks as assigned by teacher.

What the Dedicated Aide brings to the team:

• High school diploma, required
• Experience working with students, preferably in special education, or with other vulnerable populations, required