Para-professional | $18/hr | Overland Park

The School Aide is an individual who works with studentsrequiring instructional, personal care and/or behavioral assistance under thesupervision of the special education department and/or supervising designee. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follows through with IEP objectives including math, reading,speech, independent skills, and manages behavioral deficits and excesses one onone or as a general classroom aide

Facilitates teacher directed learning activities includinglesson plans, worksheets, reinforcement systems, small groups, social games,and work assistance

Supports students when included into general educationclasses

Communicates pertinent information to teachers

Accompanies students during recess and lunch periods, alongwith community experiences

Adheres to confidentiality requirements regarding allmatters pertaining to students, parents, parent communications, and/orclassroom activities. (Note: Unless instructed otherwise by supervisingteacher, all parent communication is the responsibility of certified personnel)

Assists with activities of prescribed programs includingthose written by related service personnel such as PT, OT and SLP

Aids students in the development of independent skillsthrough self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personalhygiene

Provides personal care assistance with health care tasks,personal hygiene services, feeding and other related support services essentialto the client’s health

May be asked to assist in behavior management techniques atthe direction of the teacher and/or other school professional (i.e. BCBA,Psychologist, etc.)

Supports teacher with clerical duties including makingstimuli, making copies, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, preparingmaterials, and assignment scoring

Minimum Requirements:

Current Certified Nursing Assistant required bystate/contract/or client

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.