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Form of workAkiba Yavneh Academy(AYA) seeks an experienced Special Education Student Support Aide to support and assist earlychildhood and lower school classroom teachers. The successful candidate will beexperienced in general daily classroom and playground activities, in support of students with learning differences and behavior challenges. The Special Education/Student Support Aide isresponsible for caring for students' physical and emotional health, and safety,affirming student abilities, and striving to promote academic and social-emotionalgrowth and development.
At AYA we strive toeducate the whole child by recognizing the unique potential of each student,fostering a culture of respect and kindness, and encouraging a sense ofcommunity in our school. We pursue excellence with a rigorous dual curriculumwhile celebrating the diversity in our community of learners by providinginnovative and differentiated learning opportunities, as school resourcesallow, to address each student's developmental needs. Our students achievedistinction in leading universities and yeshivot after graduating AYA.
Our school considers arange of factors including education and experience when determining basecompensation.
Required Skills andQualifications:
Must hold an associate degree or higher preferably in a relatedfield.
Minimum 1-3 years of experience working in the field ofStudent Support and Special Education services.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability to exercise good judgment.
Ability to work with students at all levels.
Knowledge of the stages of early childhood learningstyles and developmental stages.
Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Must pass an extensive criminal history and FBI fingerprintbackground check.
Essential Functions:
Follows the guidance ofthe division principal and/or director taking the necessary time to understandthe overall objectives of classroom and Student Support assignments.
Carries to completion ina timely manner, instructional and supportive activities as assigned by the leadclassroom teacher.
Works with specialEducation Students and/or identified students to support learning both insideand outside of the classroom.
Moves in and out of classroomsthroughout the day assisting students as needed or directed by the EarlyChildhood Program Director.
Works one-on-one withidentified students.
Supports the developmentof a safe and inclusive classroom playground environment.
Actively participates withstudents in play-based learning and exploration to role-model, support, and reinforcepositive student behavior.
Interactswith and maintains positive relationships with students, parents, schooladministrators, and other school staff communicating and/or receivinginformation.
Otherduties as assigned.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Requires prolonged sitting and/or standing.
Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending,turning, and reaching.
May require feeding, toileting, and other hygene related services.
Must be able to lift 30lbs unassisted.
Benefits:
Employer Subsidized Medical Insurance
Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance.
Employer-provided life/AD&D/LTD/STDInsurance.
PTO.
403b Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match.
7:40 am - 4 pm, Mon-Fri work schedule.
Paid break periods.
Equal Opportunity Employer: AYA believes that everyoneis entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color,religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protectedunder federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. AYA's equal employmentopportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation,benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms,conditions, and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible forcomplying with AYA's equal employment opportunity policy.
For more information about Akiba Yavneh Academy, please visit us at www.akibayavneh.org
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
