School Program Instructional Aide I - San Jose, United States - Morgan Autism Center
Description
Morgan Autism Center
Experience in the Special Education field preferred, but not necessary. Ongoing, on-site training provided.
To apply, please submit resume.
Program Description
The Morgan Autism Center (MAC) school program serves students ages years old with autism and other developmental disabilities in a teaching environment with a 1:1 staff-to-student ratio.
Position Overview
Responsibilities Level I
- Read the MAC employee handbook and maintain familiarity with the MAC teaching philosophy and employment policies and work within these parameters at all times
- Under the direction of the classroom teacher, instruct and supervise assigned students based on their Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and behavior plans
- Read assigned students' files and know the specific goals, behavioral profiles and behavioral plans of students and work to assist the students in achieving their goals across instructional settings
- Keep the classroom teacher informed of any special circumstances or developing challenges of individual students
- Provide instruction based on curriculum as directed by the classroom teacher or other supervising staff
- Participate in physical education and directly assist students in playing games and mastering physical skills (may require running, climbing, swimming, biking, etc.)
- Assist teachers in collecting goal and behavior data within the classroom
- Assist in personal care needs of assigned students including: toileting, dressing, feeding, and other needs
- Exercise appropriate use of total communication with each student (e.g., sign language, hightech AAC, visual icons, gestures, etc.)
- May be asked to transport assigned students on various school sponsored outings in your personal vehicle as needed
- Participate in all assigned meetings, trainings, and special activities
- Maintain functional organization your individual space and help clean and organize classroom space
- Maintain ongoing supervision of assigned student(s) and ensure their safety at all times
- Other job duties as required
Qualifications and Employment Requirements:
- MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO APPLY
- Fluency in speaking and writing English
- Able to lift materials and physically support students as needed
- Maintain clearance on TB test and Department of Justice Fingerprint/Background check
- DMV clearance and proof of auto insurance (if transporting students)
Immediate Supervisor
Assigned Classroom Teacher
Overall Supervisor
Program Directors and Executive Director
Hours
(August - June): Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 2:45pm, major holiday observed
(July): Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 1:15pm, major holidays observed
Starting Hourly Pay
$24.50 _
without_ Bachelor's Degree, $25.00 _
with_ Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
Full employer-paid benefits: medical (including chiropractic and acupuncture), dental, vision, life insurance
Retirement benefits: 403b Retirement Plan
Pay:
$ $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- School
- Special education school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- San Jose, CA 95126: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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