One to One Aide

Position Summary:

The 11 month One to One Aide works with an instructional team consisting of a special education/general education teacher and other support staff assigned to the classroom or students. The One-to-One Aide will work to support the program, ensuring consistency for an identified child or children throughout the day. This individual provides instructional and/or behavioral support for a child/children with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or a transitional plan using research-based strategies under the day-to-day supervision of the special education or general education teacher. The One to One Aide will also assist the teacher with preparation and reinforcing of classroom instruction. The One to One Aide may also deliver evidence-based programs designed for support staff under the direction of a teacher. The role of a One to One Aide is a flexible position, and the role may vary as the needs of the student population change.

Essential Functions:

• Model and act in accordance with EVERSTAND’s core values: safety, empathy, relationships, and impact.
• Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices. Model the use of inclusive language.
• Demonstrate and practice EVERSTAND’s leadership mindset, “Choose kindness. Solve problems and learn together. Make it happen.”
• Provides individualized behavior and academic support as prescribed in the Individualized Education Program or as directed by administration.
• Collects data toward specific goals and objectives in the prescribed manner, utilizing the required format.
• Assists the teacher(s) in preparing for and implementing supplemental aids and services along with individualized instruction which supports the Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Supports instructional programs, field trips, and student activities by maintaining a high level of engagement while interacting with students, leading small groups, and completing other instructional tasks as requested by the teacher.
• Works collaboratively with team members to effectively implement student Individualized Education Programs.
• Consults supervisor regarding individualized behavioral and instructional strategies appropriate for students with disabilities.
• Accepts guidance and direction from assigned classroom teacher, while supporting planning, instruction and IEP implementation.
• Adheres to all polices, practices and expectations for a professional and learning environment.
• Remains knowledgeable of best practices in the field of special education.
• Maintains accurate and complete data collection, records, files, etc. as required by Strawbridge policies and federal, state and local laws.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings, Interdisciplinary Meetings, staff/teacher meetings, Planning Conferences, in-service training programs, etc.
• Employs provided electronic tools for attendance (e.g. Jupiter Grades), leave reporting (e.g. ADP), etc.
• Observes and assesses student behavior to establish and maintain discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning.
• Communicates respectfully with students when academic and behavioral problems arise.
• Demonstrates knowledge of students’ Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and consistently implements Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Maintains a safe physical environment conducive to learning.
• Implements school-wide behavior management system.
• Demonstrates familiarity with cultural patterns existing within a community that may affect the behavior of students.
• Establishes relationships with students on a group and individual basis, gaining their confidence and trust and imparting a sense of security.
• Ensure a safe, clean, attractive and engaging classroom.
• Fosters tolerance and a sense of community in classrooms, modeling and explicitly teaching acceptance and appreciation of others.
• Monitors students in hallways, cafeteria, specials and all areas inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintains confidentiality by keeping all information about children and their families in strictest confidence.
• Fulfills the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress, attendance, personal device use, and timeliness.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assist children with personal hygiene, meals, and other activities of daily living as needed.
• Maintains a Valid Driver’s License

Competencies:

Accountability for Others

• Attention to Detail
• Attitude towards Honesty
• Consistency and Reliability
• Understanding of PBIS
• Data Collection
• Organization
• Time Management
• Behavior Management
• Handling Stress
• Human Awareness
• Internal Self Control
• Persistence
• Problem Management
• Results Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility:

N/A

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This job may also require being present at other locations on campus including the gym, greenhouse and cafeteria. In some instances, this job may require off-site work supporting students in the community. In the nature of being at a residential and school living environment, there may be times you experience conditions in which challenging behavior can be exhibited from our youth to include but not limited to, physical agitation, physical violence and/or emotion outburst.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physically intervene and restrain students, male and female, as necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time 11-month contract position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. This position follows Baltimore County School System for inclement weather.

Travel

May require traveling to vocation or workstations to supervise students. Everstand has company vehicles.

Required Education and Experience

• A high school diploma

Preferred Education and Experience

• A.A. degree from an accredited college or university in education or a related field or successful related experience and at least 30 credits toward an A.A. degree preferred.
• One year of experience in education, clinical mental health, or related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Effective and professional communication skills required to engage with teachers, staff, and students
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Able to work cooperatively with others.
• Able to learn and effectively utilize different technology platforms.
• Excellent computer use knowledge with Microsoft Windows 10 and Office 365 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proven effective time management, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to keep an electronic calendar (Outlook)
• Ability to pass RCYCP certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter. Ability to pass TCI certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass CPR/First aid certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter. Ability to demonstrate the possession of a valid driver’s license prior to employment and ability to maintain the license and operate a motor vehicle thereafter.
• Ability to pass CPS/UII background check both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass a Tuberculosis Screening both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter. Ability to pass a work-readiness physical performed by a certified medical professional both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass a Federal and State Fingerprinting Background Check both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass a drug screen via urinalysis both prior to employment and randomly thereafter.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

What does the benefits package look like?

Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue three (3) weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays each year—providing 30+ days of paid time off.

• Paid Leave: Paid sick leave and bereavement leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment.
• FREE Employee Health Insurance: Everstand provides employee-only medical coverage at no cost through Allied Health.
• Retirement Savings: Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible after three months of employment, with reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses.
• Additional Benefits: Access to a variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefit programs designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being.

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