Lompoc,CA

Pay: $17/Hour

Weekly pay via direct deposit

For further details, please contact the followingrecruiter: Laura Ferguson- lafergus@amergis.com

Please read below prior to applying.

Must be committed to working the remainder of the 2023-2024 schoolyear.

Candidates with prior classroom or caregiving experience arestrongly preferred.

Our School Aides support Special Education classrooms, andsometimes have to be comfortable with toileting and/or diapering. Please havereliable transportation.

Schedule: Monday through Friday daytime, school hours. Noweekends. No evenings.

• Also must be open to working with ANY age group.

• School Aides will be providing support to children with special needs.

• Education required: High school diploma or a completed GED (will need to present proof of requirement)

• Please do not apply if you are not fully available for an 8am to 3pm - Monday through Friday schedule.

Credentialing requirements:

• Updated Resume

• CPR or BLSCertification (must be obtained prior to start date)

• Live Scan required during pre-hireprocess

The School Aide is an individual who works with studentsrequiring instructional, and/or behavioral assistance under the supervision ofthe special education department and/or supervising designee. The School Aide may also provide supportservices to assist students with personal, physical mobility and therapeuticcare needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner, socialworker or other health care professional.

Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

• Follows through withIEP objectives including math, reading, speech, independent skills, andmanaging behavioral deficits and excesses, one on one or as a general classroomaide

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

• Assists students when included in general education classes

• Communicates pertinent information to teachers

• Accompanies students during recess and lunch periods, alongwith community experiences

• Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements regardingall matters 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

• Assists students in the development of independent skillsthrough self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, feeding andpersonal hygiene

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

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

• Assists with transfers and ambulation

• Appropriately reports changes in client status or asdirected by IHP/IEP

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.