Classroom Aide

More than a beautiful 75-acre campus, and beyond an accredited program or diplomas on office walls, the YOC is about people helping people. Not just in small ways, but in life changing ways. Since the early 90s, the YOC has provided a safe place for troubled children and families. Now, almost two decades later, hundreds of individuals have been helped by the over 450 YOC staff members who dedicate themselves each day to making a difference in a child's life. How does this happen? At the YOC, everyone brings their talents and gifts to the table, whether it's a winning smile, broad shoulders, strong backbone, helping hands or a heart for kids. We all know and believe in the mission of the YOC. And everyone has personally accepted the challenge to help those who are in crisis situations get back on their feet. A difficult task, but it can be accomplished together. Because if we can help save a child, then why couldn't that child save the family, the neighborhood, the community, the world.

A Classroom Aide works with students and performs additional tasks to support teachers and the treatment team in providing a comprehensive educational program. This position requires the ability to develop professional relationships with students while demonstrating a genuine concern for, understanding of, and willingness to help them with their educational and treatment needs. A Classroom Aide is able to provide structure through the implementation of a daily schedule and treatment program and remains supportive and consistent in their interactions with students.

PRIMARY JOB EXPECTATIONS

Environmental Safety

• Provides appropriate supervision of students
• Ensures the safety and well-being of students
• Builds positive and appropriate rapport with students
• Provides positive reinforcement while redirecting and mentoring
• Supervise bus loading and unloading or car rider drop-off and pick-up
• Responds to crisis situations appropriately
• Adheres to all policies and procedures set forth by YOC including personnel, operational, and transportation.

Program Implementation

• Understands and implements educational, therapeutic, and behavioral program philosophy
• Assists in implementing goals and accommodations in students’ IEPs
• Monitors student progress and documents accordingly
• Implements the daily schedule as developed by the treatment team

Documentation

• Completes daily documentation and reports as directed
• Completes event documentation with attention to detail
• Follows mandatory reporting procedure as specified by law and YOC policies

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Must have a high school diploma or equivalency. Child care experience in an educational environment preferred.

FUNDAMENTAL QUALIFICATION
Must be able to demonstrate awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic differences of our students and clients as well as value a nurturing family as the ideal environment; a commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems and a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change; the ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence by maintaining a helping role and appropriately intervening to meet service goals; the ability to set appropriate limits.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED

• Ability to remain consistently calm, supportive, and firm
• Positive Role Model
• Must be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people and situations
• Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people including a variety of internal and external constituents
• Able to identify problems and resolve them in a timely and appropriate manner

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Typical work week is 35-40 hours for full time staff. Scheduled days and times will follow the Muncie Community Schools calendar and also incorporate a 4-week summer session. Classroom Aides will have regular contact with their immediate supervisor, teachers, and clinical staff. Classroom Aides may also have contact with parents and guardians by phone or in person. Courtesy and professionalism are expected at all times.

COMPENSATION

This position is full-time and compensation includes a competitive hourly rate and benefits plan.