Behavior and Academic Aide at San Diego Center for Children

Job Summary

Job Summary

By joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will be empowering children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives. We serve over 1,000 people every day - are you ready to make an impact? Join us - and work with purpose! JOB SUMMARY The Behavior and Academic Aide provides behavior support and instruction to individuals or groups of students in a classroom setting or during lunch/recess and extracurricular activities. The Behavior and Academic Aide works under the direction of a school professional educator and supervisor who holds ultimate responsibility for the outcomes of the instructional program. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The preferred requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Assist in creating a safe and positive learning environment for students with emotional and/or behavioral issues. Work cooperatively with other staff to serve the needs of the student. Become familiar with the direct instruction method of teaching. Assist children in adhering to classroom schedule and assignments. Lead or co-lead instructional groups as assigned. Implement reward and behavior management systems utilized in the classroom. Monitor and chart behaviors and write reports. Assist in preparing materials. Monitor lunch, playground, and transportation areas as assigned by the supervisor. Attend staff meetings and other training. Perform other duties assigned.

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Requirements / Qualifications