Palmetto Scholars Academy is a public charter school designed to discover, nurture, and optimize the full potential of intellectually gifted 6th-12th grade students. We envision a school with a vibrant and robust culture that produces resourceful leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.
Support best practices of Gifted & Talented education
Collaborate with students, parents and staff to maintain a culture of excellence
Honor and respect social and cultural differences
Obtain professional development and maintain content area expertise
Lead by inspiring others
Advocate for student growth and achievement
Reflect and continue to grow using data driven practices
1:1 Student Support Aide
JOB SUMMARY: This position will work under the instruction/guidance of PSA's Special Education Coordinator as an individual student aide. You will work with one student throughout the entirety of the school day to meet the needs established in their IEP/504 plan. Daily tasks include helping the student in and out of the building at the beginning and end of the school day, accompanying the student to class, lunch, and therapy appointments, and supporting the student and teachers with individualized accommodations in all classes.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
● Assist teachers with the planning, preparing, and delivering of lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning for the student's individual needs.
● Under the supervision of teaching staff, provide specialized instructional techniques through individual or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student.
● Understand FERPA and maintain confidentiality with student information and records.
● Assist with adaptive technology when necessary to support individualized student needs.
● Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
● Communicate necessary information regularly and in a timely manner to students, colleagues and parents
● Participate in productive department, school, district and parent meetings.
● Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
● Participate in professional development activities.
● Demonstrate a willingness to share knowledge and experience with fellow colleagues, as well as the willingness to learn from others.
● Collaborate with other faculty and staff in professional learning communities (PLCs).
● Display a passion for the mission of PSA.
● Meet the challenges of being an educator with positive, solution-based efforts.
● Committed to helping each student be his or her best.
● Reflect and use feedback from colleagues, as well as formal and informal evaluations as a driving force towards growth and improvement.
● Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education, South Carolina Charter School District, as well as the policies and procedures established by the school Board of Directors and administration.
● Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
● Complete all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires an Associates Degree or credit equivalent
Prefer B.A/B.S degree
Prefer knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of gifted and talented students
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must have the proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, supervise students, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Compensation:
Salary for this position is competitive with local school districts.
State health benefits are offered.
Retirement is offered through a Simple IRA plan.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 190 school days
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26,200.00 - $37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
