Lead Aide II (Pediatrics)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assists the teacher with implementing the students' Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Able to understand and implement a BIP
• Provides instructional support in content areas, as directed by the teacher
• Participate in, and/or facilitate recreational activities of various sorts (i.e. athletic, arts, and crafts, off-campus trips, cultural awareness, etc.).
• Implement provided written assignments, as needed
• Document and report all legal, education, and service records/files as needed
• Supports in record keeping, as directed by the teacher
• Implements the classroom or social behavior management system, including coaching students so that they can quickly return to school tasks

• Assist with the staffing of aides based on absences, late arrivals, and/or early departures
• Support with placement of subs as necessary
• Notify the teachers prior to a sub placement

• Assist with maintaining "Kits" used both in training and for continued student/staff support
• Ensure the "Kits" include documents regarding students and various resources for the aides to use daily such as service and break logs
• Assist with distribution of "Kits" to behavioral aides

• Review and evaluate the performance of all staff members to ensure the proper implementation of treatment/behavioral plans daily.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Collaborate with school personnel with behavior support strategies.

• Review all IEPs, ISAs, BIPs and BERs/Incident Reports for files to ensure compliance with Behavioral Aides
• Helps maintain the physical school environment to keep it functional, safe, and clean
• Supervises students during class breaks and during lunch
• Assist students with eating, using the bathroom and moving from one classroom to another
• Maintain consistent awareness of client's whereabouts to ensure safety, including directing clients to appropriate groups or areas in the community or school. Including but not limited to, transportation transitions
• Reports daily attendance of students and staff to Supervisor
• Assist with collection of staff monthly service and break logs
Complete other responsibilites as assigned

OBJECTIVES OR GOALS TO MEASURE PERFORMANCE:

• Confidentiality
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Accurate work product
• Timeliness in completing assignments
• Positive team attitude
• Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
• Staff development and training
• Improved personal professional growth and education
• Demonstration of good decision making
• Positive customer service attitude and communications
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma, equivalent or two-year degree or equivalent combinations of training and experience
• Experience working in a school or treatment setting for students with learning or social/emotional problems as a Lead Aide I
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
• Pro-Act, CPI and/or CPR certification helpful
• Working knowledge of standard business practices and procedures
• Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed information
• Proficient written and verbal English language communication skills, including business writing and professional telephone manner
• Reliability, dependability and flexibility

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasional exposure to dust, pollen and fumes
• Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying and lifting 50 or more lbs.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
• The noise intensity level is moderate to high