JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Works in special education classroom under the guidance of a Special Education teacher to provide support for students with special needs. May work one on one with an individual student to support behavioral needs of a special needs student in the classroom, on the playground, bus loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc. for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for the student.
• Participates in specialized behavioral management training designed to insure success in managing student behaviors and effective development of functional skills.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Communicates with teachers and other providers as needed for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Promotes good study habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student’s success.
• Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s hourly activities.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Attends meetings or in-service presentations as assigned for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

ABOUT BRIDGE THE GAP SPED:

Bridge the Gap Sped (BTG) is a team of educators and therapists with rich hands-on experience and a deeply held desire to support the needs of special education students in the school setting. Our network of credentialed therapists and teachers as well as behavior specialists and assistants is available to traditional school districts, charter schools, and private schools. Our top priorities are excellent communication, team collaboration, and empathetic provision of services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• When are you available to start work?
• Does a work schedule of Monday-Friday, 6-6.5 hours per day work for you?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• school-based work or childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location