SPED - Child Specific Classroom Assistant

About us: 

GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families. 

Job Description:

GEO Academies Baton Rouge is seeking a Child Specific Aide to join our team.

We are seeking an experienced child specific aide to join our team. As a Child Specific Aide, you will be responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in meeting the physical and instructional needs of a student with a disability in the educational setting. 

Services consist of, but are not limited to, assisting with the implementation of classroom programs, including academic instruction, behavior management, and self-help. The Child Specific Aide, under general supervision of the school administration and immediate direction of the certified teacher.

- Assists teachers with the implementation of academic instruction, self-care, social skills instruction, and behavior management
- Assists student with a physical disability according to student needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning (if needed)
-Assists student with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene (if needed)                                                                                       -Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to the student’s  medical, physical, social and communicative needs
-Maintains supervision of the student throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom                                                                                                                                         -Keeps teachers informed of special needs or problems of the individual student
-Participates in staff professional development training, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
-Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students            

-Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.

 Requirements:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

- Patience and empathy when working with students

- Organizational skills and attention to detail

- Previous experience in an educational setting is a plus, but not required

- A passion for supporting student learning and development

- A minimum of an Associates degree or completion of two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education or passing scores on the ETS Parapro Exam