Behavior and Academic Aide

By joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives. We serve over 1,000 people every day - are you ready to make an impact?

Join us - and work with purpose!

POSITION BENEFITS

Team-Oriented, Multidisciplinary Approach
Ongoing, High-Level Learning and Development Opportunities
Culturally Diverse Environment
Joint Commission Accredited Organization
Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet)
Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b) - With Employer Match Up To 3%
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays)
Wellness Programs
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement or Assistance For Continuing Education
Employee Discounts
Employee Recognition Program
Opportunities For Career Advancement
May Be Eligible For State or Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs For Work With Underserved Populations

All Offsite Programs Have a Bonus Structure, Up to $10,000 Bonus Earning Potential for Clinical Positions and Up to $2,000 Bonus Earning Potential for Non-Clinical Positions!

SUMMARY

The Behavior and Academic Aide provides behavior support and instruction to individuals or groups of students in a classroom setting or during lunch/recess and extracurricular activities. The Behavior and Academic Aide works under the direction of a school professional educator and supervisor who holds ultimate responsibility for the outcomes of the instructional program. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The preferred requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in creating a safe and positive learning environment for students with emotional and/or behavioral issues.
Work cooperatively with other staff to serve the needs of the student.
Become familiar with the direct instruction method of teaching.
Assist children in adhering to classroom schedule and assignments.
Lead or co-lead instructional groups as assigned.
Implement reward and behavior management systems utilized in the classroom.
Monitor and chart behaviors and write reports.
Assist in preparing materials.
Monitor lunch, playground, and transportation areas as assigned by the supervisor.
Attend staff meetings and other training.
Perform other duties assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, journals, reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups

REASONING ABILITY

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Due to the emotional instability of the clients, the employee may be subjected to kicking, hitting, punching, biting, hair pulling, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The San Diego Center for Children is committed to:

Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization
Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices and services and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect
Encourage and provide access to professional development in order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve.