Teacher's Aide (Special Education) Full-time - Fairfield, CA at Spectrum Center – Solano

Application Deadline

3/24/2021 11:55:39 AM Pacific

Date Posted
3/19/2021
Number of Openings
7
Add'l Salary Info
DOE
Length of Work Year
12 months/7 weeks paid school closure
Employment Type
Full and Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

For over 40 years Spectrum Schools has been offering a comprehensive educational program for students, ages 3 – 22 with autism, emotional/behavioral disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and other disabilities which require focused academic, behavioral, communication, and therapeutic services. Teacher’s Aides are critical to a teachers’ abilities to instruct, and provide a safe supportive learning environment to students. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and passion to work with children! Our Teacher’s Aides work alongside a team of supportive colleagues committed to a social mission to offer hope!

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Spectrum Center Schools is a division of Chancelight Behavioral Health and Education, which provides behavioral health and special and alternative education to students nationwide.

Classroom Instructional Aides provide individualized supervision and instruction to assigned students and additional support to the core classroom staff. Work with student(s) to implement their Individualized Education Programs (IEP) utilizing group and individual instruction in the classroom and community. The duties include but are not limited to training students in the following domains: community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.  

Position Details:

  • Implements curriculum (including all on-site and community-based instruction) and behavioral intervention strategies consistent with the letter and intent of the IEP/ITP (Individual Transition Plan)/PBIP (Positive Behavior Intervention Plan) to meet each student’s goals and objectives.
  • Performs job coaching duties as assigned, by assisting in the training of students, on campus or at community job sites in appropriate work behavior and specific employment skills.
  • Completes accurate and timely documentation on student’s behavior as outlined by school procedures; reports observations to relevant staff and makes recommendations based on observations.
  • Assists in preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities log as required. Maintains confidentiality of student information and records at all times. 
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and apply concepts of basic math. Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • HS Diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test (AA or 60 college credits in lieu of test).

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications


          Comments and Other Information

          For immediate consideration contact Shoimeka Martin at shoimekamartin@spectrumschools.com or call (310) 491-8456

          Comments and Other Information


          For immediate consideration contact Shoimeka Martin at shoimekamartin@spectrumschools.com or call (310) 491-8456