Special Education Aide - Building Support (day School Pittsburgh)

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Essential Roles and Responsibilities

A. To assist the program staff in the effective implementation of individual education plans, the SEA-BS will:

• Assist students in working through their daily lesson plans as prepared by the teacher within the school or community setting;
• Integrate experiential education into students' daily programming;
• Maintain visual and auditory contact with the students at all times during the school day unless otherwise arranged with staff;
• Demonstrate a proficient level of cultural sensitivity;
• Maintain daily communication with team members regarding student programming and progress.

B. To assist the program staff in the effective implementation of individual behavioral/social education plans, the SEA-BS will:

• Implement and monitor behavior/academic interventions designed by the team;
• Assist students in participating in daily routine activities;
• Assist students in participating in recreational activities;
• Maintain daily communication with team members regarding student programming and progress.

C. To assure appropriate documentation of program activities, the SEA-BS will:

• Maintain written records as required;
• Complete daily school reports, if necessary;
• Utilize technology through electronic documentation, electronic communication, and use of the internet to supplement programming;
• Follow designated program policy regarding the documentation of critical incidents (such as physical injury or illness, property damage, runaway, student search for drugs or weapons, physical intervention and so on).

D. To assure the continuing development of professional skills, the SEA-BS will:

• Participate in all regularly scheduled in service programs;
• With the approval of the Program/Education Director, periodically serve on program committees;
• With the approval of the Program/Education Director, periodically attend local, state, or national conferences and workshops.

E. To assure the continuous safety of all students, the SEA-BS will:

• Directly supervise assigned students via visual and auditory contact at all times during the school day unless otherwise arranged with staff;
• Follow program-designated procedures for all physical contact with students;
• Follow program-designated procedures for student illness and injury, including arranging necessary medical care – (with approval of Coordinator of Program Services or Program/Education Director) – informing appropriate persons of the situation, and documenting the injury/illness and actions taken;
• According to a designated schedule, supervise the students arrival and departure to school via buses and cabs;
• When arranged with staff, assist other staff, as needed, in crisis support, including de-escalation strategies as well as physical interventions to protect students and staff from injury;
• When transporting students, maintain safe driving procedures as indicated in the transportation policy.

Essential Competencies

• Therapeutic Alliance: Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with kids and families;
• Ethics and Values: Adheres to Pressley Ridge values and ReED principles, acts in line with those values;
• Communication: Shares informally and formally; both written and oral;
• Drive for Results: Goals and objectives are consistently met; results oriented;
• Presentation Skills: Utilizes technology, organized and engages audience;
• Innovative/Creative Thinking: Comes up with alternative approaches to meet needs

Essential Qualifications

• Education/Credentials/Licensure. Minimum of a High School Diploma. Associate's in a human services field preferred.
• Experience. Experience working with children.
• Clearances. State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training per state regulation.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands. This position requires a moderate to high level of physical activity. Employee must meet minimum requirements for Hearing, Speech and Vision. Hearing not applicable for the School for the Deaf:
• Environmental. School and Community
• Working Hours. As assigned.

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