INDIVIDUAL AIDE - Full-time

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Mill Road School - North Haven, CT/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full Time/div divstrongEducation Level/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Not Specified/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$20.82 - $22.88 Hourly/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Day/div divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Education/div /div h4Description/h4pstronguPosition Summary/u/strong/p pnbsp;/p pThe job of an Individual Aide/ Paraprofessional is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility in assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel/p pnbsp;/p pstronguAssessment/u/strongstrongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /strong/p ul liAssists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress/li liAssists in assessing student progress with behavior management system/li /ul pnbsp;/p pstronguManagement/u/strong/p ul liAdapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals./li liImplements established behavior management system/li liAssists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned/li liAssists with student supervision and/or feeding including snacks and reinforcements/li liAssists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned group/li liAssists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students/li liWhere necessary, assists in toileting and bathroom supervision/li liMaintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policy and procedures/li liCharts and maintains student progress via collection of behavioral, vocational, and educational data/li liKeeps current all required forms and documents/li /ul pnbsp;/p pstronguCommunication/u/strong/p ul liCooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students/li liCommunicates effectively with students and colleagues/li liCommunicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives./li /ul pnbsp;/p pstronguKnowledge/u/strong/p ul liMaintains a current knowledge of each studentrsquo;s special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity/li liMaintains current knowledge of first aid procedures/li liKnowledge and ability to safely support studentsrsquo; physical needs such as lifting, repositioning, feeding, and toileting/li liKnowledge and ability to maintain safety of self, staff, and students by participating and maintaining approved physical and psychological management techniques/li liActively participates in ongoing professional development opportunities/li /ul pnbsp;/p pOTHER FUNCTIONS:/p pmiddot; Participates in trainings for the purpose of providing or receiving information and updating skills/p pmiddot; Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning ofnbsp;/p pnbsp;nbsp; the program/p h4Qualifications/h4brpstrongSKILLS REQUIRED/strong:/p pmiddot; Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality/p pmiddot; Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidentialnbsp;/p pnbsp;nbsp; information/p pmiddot; Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and students as well as parents/guardians/p pmiddot; Ability to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibility/p pmiddot; Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities/p pmiddot; Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions/p pmiddot; Ability to set work priorities, take initiative, and work efficiently under minimum supervision/p pmiddot; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and the use of proper grammar andnbsp;nbsp;/p pnbsp;nbsp;nbsp; punctuation to write routine reports and correspondence/p pnbsp;middot; Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent job-related software applications and/p pnbsp;nbsp;nbsp; preparing and maintaining accurate records/p pmiddot; Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents/guardians middot; Ability to communicate with diverse groups/p