This position is responsible for providing one-on-one support for students attending our Step Up program throughout the day in all scheduled activities.
This position is responsible for delivering direct instruction for academics, art, self-care, daily living, job, recreation and leisure, and self-regulation skills with the guidance of a teacher or Intervention Specialist.
*Responsibilities:*
* Providing vigilant supervision and support for an assigned student with Autism throughout the day in all scheduled activities.
* Delivering direct instruction for academic, self-care, daily living, recreation and leisure, and self-regulation skills with guidance of a teacher and/or special education intervention specialist.
* The student may demonstrate any or all of the following characteristics: deficits in social skills and communication skills, challenging behaviors, and/or sensory issues.
*Ideal Candidate should possess:*
* Strong work ethic.
* Highly developed communication skills.
* History of excellent attendance and punctuality.
* An understanding of Autism is beneficial, but not required.
* Exhibits patience during heightened behaviors and de-escalation competencies.
* Must be able to lift at least 75 lbs.
* Must have the ability to walk continuously for extended periods of time, indoors/outdoors as needed.
* Must have high school diploma or GED.
* Valid driver's license with reliable vehicle and willingness to submit to a criminal background check is also required.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:15am - 2:45pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.
50 - $15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 403(b)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
* Elementary school
* High school
* Middle school
Physical setting:
* Public school
* Special education school
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person