1:1 Aide

1:1 Aide

JobID: 4030

• • Position Type:
    Student Support Services
  • Date Posted:
    9/10/2026
  • Location:
    PEP Phoenix
  • District:
    Positive Education ProgramJob purpose
    Temporary aide assigned to a designated student in the areas of academic instruction and Mental Health Day Treatment services.

  Duties and responsibilities

  • Align practice and work with the agency mission, vision, guiding principles, the trauma-informed Sanctuary Model®, the Neurosequential Model and the Re-ED philosophy.
  • Support the delivery of mental health related services and the social-emotional curricula in partnership with the Associate Teacher-Counselor and Team Associate.
  • Provide support to the academic program and instructional activities under the guidance of the Teacher-Counselor.
  • Under the discretion of Principal, may be asked to accompany class/student on class outings.
  • Under the discretion of Principal, may be asked to assist with clerical assignments, in absence of designated student.
  • Assist in the supervision of students throughout the day, including lunch, art, music, etc.
  • Implement the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model with fidelity and effectiveness to support treatment and reduce/avoid restraints, where applicable.
  • Prepare for support of the student by becoming familiar with materials for the day in advance.
  • Utilize safe work practices for self and others.
  • Demonstrate word processing skills and program navigation skills.
  • Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required trainings, including but not limited to; Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Standards of Practice.
  • Participate in staff development activities, parent conferences, team meetings, and staff meetings as scheduled or assigned.
  • Ability to work respectfully with a culturally diverse population of clients.
  • As a representative of the agency and profession, present self with decorum and in dress that is appropriate to the day’s activities.
  • Adhere to PEP policies and procedures.Qualifications
  • Minimally high school graduate, preferably bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience working with behaviorally/emotionally challenged children/youth preferred.
  • Communicate accurately and effectively, both written and orally.
  • Demonstrate effective decision-making skills.
  • Utilize good judgment under routine and stressful work conditions.
  • Work professionally, effectively and collaboratively with others.Physical requirements
  • Ability to participate in physical interventions, when necessary, and with fidelity to the methods taught through the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model. Physical interventions are low in frequency but require intense physical exertion. The object is to safely control/maintain a struggling and aggressive young person ranging from 50 – 250+ pounds. Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: kneeling, possibly for extended periods of time on hard surfaces, bending, twisting, and holding.
  • Ability to participate in therapeutic outdoor education/field trips which may involve hiking, biking, climbing, and swimming.
  • Ability to use a computer and keyboard (eye-hand coordination and repetitive movements related to keyboarding).
  • Ability to move around the classroom/center/community and sit and stand for more than an hour at a time.Direct reports
    None