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