IEP Aide BCPS - City

Job Title: IEP Aide (School Based) Non-Instructional / Therapeutic and Non-Therapeutic

Exempt: No

Expected hours: 5.5 – 37.50 per week

Status: On-Call

Reports to: Program Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Summary: We are looking for mature and passionate candidates to supply our students with skill strengthening approaches to help them in the development of coping and other abilities that are necessary to learn in their school environment. The staff will perform the duties outlined in the student’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) under the direct supervision of the building principal or designee. The candidate will coordinate with BCTT and BCPS to provide services in accordance with our BCPS grant. These services shall include instructional support services as well as personal care services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned).

• IEP aide will perform the duties outlined in the individual student's IEP under the direct supervision of the building principal or designee.

• Perform special lifting or handling of physically disabled students for transportation.

• Perform personal care, which include toileting, or feeding assistance.

• Complete and send transportation requests for patients.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Aide must be able to read, write, understand and carry out directions and instructions by the BCTT supervisor, the student's teacher and/or principal.

• Must be able to demonstrate emotional and mental maturity as well as display an interest and a sympathetic attitude toward working with children.

• Must adhere to all requirements regarding attendance and punctuality

• Must be able to complete the 40-hour training program which includes a minimum of 20 hours of training in principles of behavior management strategies and classroom procedures.

• Must pass child abuse screening and criminal background checks

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent GED,

• Provide personal care only.

• 2 years of verifiable childcare experience required

• Transportation is preferred

• Excellent writing and verbal skills.

• The ability to work with diverse populations.

• Service oriented and professional demeanor.

• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.