1:1 Behavior Aide

The 1:1 Counselor is primarily responsible for working one-on-one with a student with an identified disability in a classroom setting. The ability to follow directions and maintain a professional demeanor at all times is critical for this position. Details of the duties of a 1:1 Counselor will be dependent upon the specific needs of the student. This will be further discussed with the 1:1 Counselor upon his or her being assigned to a student and meeting with the classroom teacher, school administration, and IFCS coordinator.

We are hiring for 3 permanent positions and 2 PRN positions. The locations are Petersburg Highschool and Hopewell Highschool.

Work schedule for Hopewell is Monday through Friday staring July 29th and ending June 5th from 8:05am to 3:05pm. Work schedule for Petersburg is Monday through Friday starting August 19th and ending May 30th from7:30am to 2:45pm.

(This is a 12-month contract)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides constant support and supervision to the student; meet upon arrival and remain in close proximity throughout the school day in all settings.
• Keeps student within sight, sound and supervision at all times.
• Works under the direction of the classroom teacher, providing support with the implementation of academic and behavioral goals in adherence with the student’s current IEP and BIP.
• Completes daily data collection to student plans, charting frequency and duration of behaviors in relation to behavioral goals;
• assists the student with transitions and adaptations between subjects and classes;
• Provides support to students; including redirection, completion of all work assignments, planning and organizational skills;
• Utilizes strategies to assist the student in developing positive coping skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution for inappropriate behaviors exhibited throughout the school day;
• Assists the student in developing positive peer/adult relationships and fostering communication skills, by demonstrating and implementing the school district student code of conduct;
• Provides de-escalation and/or needed interventions in situations where the student is out of control, a threat to herself or others, or is destroying school property;
• Participates in meetings concerning the student including child study, IEP, BIP and manifestation meetings as deemed appropriate;
• Develops positive working relationship with all school personnel, providing weekly feedback to school designee regarding student progress;
• Assists other students as needed and appropriate in the classroom;
• Provides monthly report of student progress towards BIP goals to accompany monthly invoices;
• Reports all student absences and track attendance of students in accordance with the contract requirements;
• Performs other duties essential to the positive development of the exceptional education student.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Reliable personal cell phone

PREFFERED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Collegiate level education in the area of behavioral science, special education, or human services (preferred), and/or significant experience working with at-risk youth and/or children/adults with disabilities

Please send your resue to info@ifcsllc.com

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.5 – 32.5 per week

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Petersburg, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Petersburg, VA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23