Dedicated Aide – Autism, 12-Month Position

Job overview

The Dedicated Aide – Autism, 12-Month Position is onsite in Hyattsville, MD. The description states pay of $17 per hour. The Foundation Schools provides educational programming for students with special needs. The aide supports an assigned student’s safety, behavior, and academic participation throughout the school day. Working under the classroom teacher and with the broader school team, the aide implements lesson plans and individualized education program goals, documents progress, and helps maintain a safe learning environment.

What you'll do

• Shadow the assigned student throughout the school day, monitor activities, and document behavior and academic progress
• use behavior-management techniques to help reduce inappropriate behaviors
• adapt support to the student’s diagnosis and IEP
• assist with individual and group assignments, lesson plans, and academic accommodations
• reinforce classroom expectations
• provide feedback to teachers and team members
• support transitions and classroom preparation
• supervise students
• use verbal de-escalation and approved crisis strategies, including restraints when necessary
• participate in meetings and professional development
• maintain student confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

dedicated aide

autism support

special education

student safety

behavior management

iep goals

classroom support

hyattsville md

12-month position

$17/hr

the foundation schools

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement plan with eligible employer contribution after one year, educational funds assistance, paid holidays and leave, extended sick leave, scheduled school leave, shared-cost health and dental insurance, credit union membership, free onsite parking, and professional development.

Why this role

A 12-month position. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required; related coursework or an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Six months of formal training or experience in special education, a psychiatric setting, or a similar setting is preferred. Spanish/English bilingual ability is a plus.

About the employer

The Foundation Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.