Individual Student Aide at The Baby Fold

Normal, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

15.82

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Implementing IEPs, Behavioral Intervention, Data Collection, Organizing Materials, Crisis Intervention, Working with Children, Special Education, Autism Support

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve. Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Life & Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Plan Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Headspace Care - coaching, therapy, & psychiatry Paytient - line of credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services Candidly - student loan navigation support Mentorship, advancement, and professional development opportunities Summary of Working as an Individual Student Aide: The Individual Student Aide implements the assigned duties on one student's individual Education Program (IEP), in addition to working with the Teacher Therapist and other classroom/support staff in providing a comprehensive education and behavioral program for that assigned student with severe emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or autism. Also assists in collecting data, organizing materials, and implementing strategies consistent with the social learning model of the program. WORK HOURS: Full-time, 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, following the school calendar. Location: 108 E Willow St, Normal (Hammitt on Willow) or 612 Oglesby, Normal (Hammitt on Oglesby) Must have high school diploma and have IL paraprofessional license or able to obtain upon hire Pay: paid year-round, even over school breaks! Hourly/non-exempt, starting at $15.82 per hour, more based on experience, certification, and education. New: $1,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants Responsibilities: Implement Instructional Program: Assists in implementing activities related to the behavioral/education program. The implementation of the activities will be under the direction of the certified staff. Assists certified staff with behavioral and crisis intervention with students. Progress Reporting: Assists in collecting and preparing behavioral data on each child to be used in establishing and evaluating individual educational programs. Organize, Inventory, and Prepare Instructional Equipment: Responsible, under the direction of the certified staff, for preparing and organizing materials needed for the daily lesson plan implementation, including reading the lesson plans ahead of time, determining which materials are to be used, setting up, and organizing materials at the beginning and end of the day. Statement of Inclusion: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued. Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Paraprofessional license with the State of Illinois preferred or will required to obtain upon employment. Highly Preferred: One year of experience working with children with autism and/or developmental disabilities Must be able to implement non-violent physical crisis intervention techniques according to The Baby Fold's physical management and crisis intervention procedures.

Responsibilities

The Individual Student Aide assists in implementing the educational and behavioral program for a student with severe emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or autism. Responsibilities include collecting data, organizing materials, and supporting certified staff in crisis intervention.