Autistic Personal Aide

Under the direction of a classroom teacher/or school administrator, an ESS Autistic Personal School Aide position was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of autistic students; assisting in implementing plans for instruction;monitoring student behavior; documenting activities and progress; and supporting students' IEP goals. 

Responsibilities

• Collects ongoing daily data on IEP objectives for the purpose of reviewing with Autism Teacher and ensuring IEP requirements are being met and are adequate for the students' needs. 
• Maintains instructional materials, daily activity/incident logs and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements. 
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments including both 1 on 1 and embedded in class routines for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.  
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans 
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials as assigned by supervising instructional staff for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. 
• Observe student behavior and progress, keep notes, and report to classroom teacher and/or other school designee(s) 
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. 
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs; help with translation and hygienic needs when necessary 
• Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials 
• Assist with bus loading and unloading during arrival and departure of students 
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
• Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedures 

Qualifications

• NJ Substitute or Teacher Certification
• Autism and Special Needs Experience Preferred
• Valid NJ criminal history letter 
• Negative tuberculosis test obtained within 6 months of initial employment

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.