School Program Instructional Aide I

Job Description

Job Description

Instructional Aide Job Description

Program Description

The Morgan Autism Center (MAC) school program serves students ages 5 – 22 years old with autism and other developmental disabilities in a teaching environment with a 1 : 1 staff-to-student ratio.

Position Overview

The primary role for this position is to serve as an instructional aide in a classroom for individuals with developmental disabilities. The daily activities include a variety of teaching methods intended to develop the academic and basic living skills of our students. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to effectively relate to people with positive interaction skills and to adjust to the dynamic needs of our population in a flexible and competent manner. Potential candidates must be able to work with a wide range of behavioral challenges and implement structure and support strategies under the direction of the classroom teacher. Hired applicants will be assigned to a single room and supervisor, though may occasionally be asked to sub in other rooms.

Qualifications and Employment Requirements :

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED
• Fluency in speaking and writing English
• Able to lift materials and physically support students as needed
• Maintain clearance on TB test and Department of Justice Fingerprint / Background check
• DMV clearance and proof of auto insurance (if transporting students)

Immediate Supervisor            Assigned Classroom Teacher

Overall Supervisor                 Program Directors and Executive Director

Hours                                       Regular School Year (August – June) :

Monday – Friday, 8 : 30am – 2 : 45pm, major holidays observed

Summer Session (July – August) :

Monday – Friday, 8 : 30am – 1 : 15pm, major holidays observed

Starting Hourly Pay                $26.50  without Bachelor’s Degree, $27.00  with Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits                                  Full employer-paid benefits : medical (including chiropractic

and acupuncture), dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement benefits : 403b Retirement Plan

Responsibilities Level I

DEI Statement

It is Morgan Autism Center’s intent to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or other protected class status as defined by applicable law. This policy covers all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training and compensation.

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