One-on-One Aide

One-on-One AideABOUT FKO:

For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is a non-profit, out-of-school time provider based in 18 locations throughout five cities. With a mission to support the holistic needs of children, FKO fully believes learning extends well beyond the classroom, and OST Educators are a key component to building life-long learning skills.

Job Summary:

The One to One aide is assigned exclusively to one child for a specified period of time. The aide is to work with the child who needs specific attention. A one-to-one aide can provide support to a child in many ways.

Hours: School year - 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinates and maintains individual help and assistance to a child with special needs within an after-school program environment

Provides reinforcement to individual of direct material initially taught by the after-school educators

Maintains or modifies the child’s curriculum and enrichment activities to the needs of the child

Responsible for dealing with and following any behavior plans

Communicates daily with various groups of people outside the program including parents/ guardians, school day teachers, special education department and other team members working with the child

Maintains a daily activity log on progress

Attends parent/educator conferences as required

Performs other duties as may be necessary and assigned by the classroom teacher and/or administrator

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

Must be 18 years old

Requires knowledge of classroom environment, special education environment, safety issues and needs of special education students

Must have oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills

Any special education software knowledge desired

Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Physical Requirements:

Requires standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, and running

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk