Autism Services Aide II (8 Hours/181 Days) (July Start Date) Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

Autism Services Aide II (8 Hours/181 Days) (July Start Date) Aiken County Public Schools – 3.4 Aiken, SC Job Details Full-time $15.30 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Curriculum development Writing skills Working with people with autism English High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Computer skills Associate’s degree Grammar Experience Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Position Title:

Autism Services Aide II Department:

Special Programs Reports To:

Director of Special Programs FLSA Status:

Non Exempt SUMMARY:

Provides intensive individualized instructional services directed toward the development and/or enhancement of skills and increased independence in social skills, social communication, and learning behaviors under the direction of the Program Specialist for Autism Supports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collects data related to interventions applied and student responses. Maintains documentation of services. Prepares materials necessary and relevant for educational services. Travels to schools around the district to provide autism supports and services under the direction of the Program Specialist. Attends in-service training and conferences as requested. Provides services as delineated in each student’s IEP. Follows training, demonstrates consistent and satisfactory use of Applied Behavior Analysis teaching strategies and methodology including reinforcement, graduated prompts, discrete trial instruction, peer mediated intervention, and positive learning approaches. Maintains confidentiality as required by Family Education Records Privacy Act (FERPA). Attends monthly whole group and small group meetings. Assists with training newly hired Autism Services Aides. Manages problem behaviors appropriately to ensure the safety of students and staff. Maintains appropriate relationships with other Autism Services personnel as well as with school personnel and child’s parents/guardians. Participates in the assessment and programming for students. Reviews educational programs as appropriate and reports findings to the Program Specialist. Plans for strategies to promote generalization and maintenance of skills. Maintains documentation of credentials and on-going hours of training in autism and other developmental delays. Coaches and supports teachers, staff, and administrators in dealing with behavior issues. Provides training and support to general education teachers with mainstreamed students. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Programs.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma; a minimum of one year experience providing autism support services; meets highly qualified standards as defined by NCLB Act of 2001: Associates Degree preferred, 60 hours college credit from an accredited college, or passing score on the ParaPro Exam. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not applicable

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and/or type routine reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively before groups of district personnel or organizations. Proficient in English and relative understanding of sign language. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally through emails and through other means (i.e. picture exchange system). Ability to develop professional and accurate observational documentation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback. OTHER SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to operate a personal computer and related software. Ability to work independently, with limited supervision. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing – using proficient grammar and spelling rules. Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and district employees. Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance to scheduled deadlines. The positions requires meeting deadlines and interacting with faculty, staff, and administrators. Some extended hours and multiple demands are required of the employee – with prior notice and approval by the supervisor, if hours extend beyond the work day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Some driving required. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public or other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

181 Days, 8 Hours Aide Pay Scale The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned .