Program Aide Substitute

JOB TITLE: Program AideSubstitute (Special Education) WORKSITE/LOCATION: Monarch Academy, CCSD93 REPORTS TO: Principal or designee
Job Description
TERM/FTE: 10-Mo (180 days) @ 1.0
DEPARTMENT: Special Education
LOCATION: Monarch Academy, CCSD93 District
Support teachers and classroom teams in implementing instructional activities and daily routines.
Assist students with autism and complex communication, behavioral, sensory, and learning needs throughout the school day.
Implement instructional activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Support students in using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, visual supports, and individualized instructional materials.
Implement behavior support strategies and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as directed.
Promote student independence while providing appropriate levels of support.
Assist with classroom organization, preparation of instructional materials, and maintaining a structured learning environment.
Supervise students during instructional activities, transitions, lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal.
Assist students with personal care and daily living skills as needed.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise students under the direction of the classroom teacher and administration.
Monitor student safety during all assigned activities.
Promptly communicate student concerns or incidents to the classroom teacher and administration.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
Ability to follow instructional plans and implement teacher direction.
Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in challenging situations.
Ability to build positive relationships with students.
Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
Knowledge of autism, AAC, or positive behavior supports is preferred but not required.
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and sit on the floor for extended periods.
Ability to actively engage with students throughout the school day.
Ability to assist students with mobility, positioning, toileting, feeding, and other personal care needs as assigned.
Ability to safely respond during behavioral crises using district-approved procedures and training.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to visually supervise students and hear verbal communications and emergency alarms.
Work is performed in a specialized public day school serving students with autism and complex support needs.
Work occurs in classrooms, therapy spaces, sensory areas, hallways, cafeterias, and playground.
Employees work closely with multidisciplinary teams including teachers, RBTs, related service providers, BCBAs, and administrators.
Work may involve exposure to challenging student behaviors, including aggression, elopement, self-injurious behavior, and other disability-related behaviors.
Staff receive training and support to ensure safe implementation of instructional and behavioral practices.
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