What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Aide position at U.S. Medical Staffing, Inc.?
Job description:
Pay Rate: $20 - $23 per/hr.
Summary of the Paraprofessional role:
A Classroom Aide is and individual who provides 1-1 support to a student, including support and assistance in the use of medical equipment, for example; augmentative communication devices; activities of daily living; and monitoring health and behavior.
Responsibilities of the Classroom Aide role:
- Evaluating student progress.
- Provide written input on designated student as requested.
- Communicating with parents, staff and non- professionals in coordination with classroom staff and supervisor, when requested.
- Assists in recording and reporting behavior data for assigned student.
- Assists in assigned classrooms with individual, small and large group instruction as directed by and coordinated with teacher.
- Provides individualized instruction and supervision for student(s) on and off-campus in areas assigned by supervisor and teaching staff
- Assists teacher in daily organizational planning, as requested. Organizing classroom furniture and equipment.
- Supervises student(s) to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, playground duty and off campus.
- Supervises classroom in absence of teacher when needed or instructed by supervisor.
- Implements individual and classroom behavior programs as coordinated with other staff.
- Assists in other general areas such as: toileting, feeding, and other relevant tasks as assigned by teacher.
Requirements of the Classroom Aide role:
- Minimum 1 year experience supporting children with special needs (physical, emotional, and mental support to children with special needs)
- High School Diploma
- Valid CPR/First Aid Certification or willing to complete
- Child abuse clearance
- Proof of Physical and PPD, if you have a history of positive PPD you must provide a Chest X-Ray
- Two forms of government issued ID’s (To include s Social Security card)
- Criminal background check to include fingerprinting and central registry clearance.
- FBI Fingerprinting
- Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
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