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:
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Coordinates and maintains individual help and assistance to a child with special needs within an after-school program environment
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Provides reinforcement to individual of direct material initially taught by the after-school educators
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Maintains or modifies the child’s curriculum and enrichment activities to the needs of the child
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Responsible for dealing with and following any behavior plans
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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
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Maintains a daily activity log on progress
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Attends parent/educator conferences as required
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Performs other duties as may be necessary and assigned by the classroom teacher and/or administrator
Education and Experience:
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Must be 18 years old
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Requires knowledge of classroom environment, special education environment, safety issues and needs of special education students
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Must have oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
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Any special education software knowledge desired
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Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Physical Requirements:
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Requires standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, and running
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
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Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Knowledge of classroom and special education environments
- Knowledge of safety issues and the needs of special education students
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to stand for long periods and stoop, squat, and run
- Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
- Knowledge of special education software
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
What We Do
For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is a Massachusetts nonprofit that provides year-round out-of-school-time programming for children and families. Founded in 1984, it operates school-year and summer programs offering academic support, enrichment, recreational, social, cultural, and wellness opportunities. Through partnerships with families, schools, and communities, FKO helps children build confidence, develop social-emotional skills, explore interests, and achieve lifelong success across local communities.







