Program Aide Job Description
Department: Education
Supervisor: Working under the supervision of the Managers of Education
Date Last Revised: June 25, 2026
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Desired Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or above
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrate good verbal and writing skills in English
• Good organizational and classroom management skills
• Able to lead individuals in educational activities
• Dresses in a professional manner
• Able to use computer programs and other software related to the classroom
• Management and administrative skills in order to assist instructor organize and execute
Therap system in their program
• Consistently reliable and dependable

About the Role:
As a Program Aide, you will support individuals with developmental disabilities in a classroom
and community-based setting. Working alongside the Instructor, you will help maintain a safe,
engaging, and inclusive environment, encourage participation in activities, monitor individual
well-being, assist with goal tracking and documentation, and provide support that promotes
independence and personal growth.

Professional Responsibilities and Duties
• Learn and follow instructor program routines to enhance the learning environment.
• Assist and reinforce classroom management strategies set by instructor
• Will assure health, safety and welfare of individual served at all times.
• Assist instructor with attendance procedures and follow emergency procedures when
necessary.
• Will work creatively with various settings, such as groups and one to one setting.
• Will assess the needs of the individual and provide guidance to participate in program
activities.
• Keep accurate record of individuals going out of classroom for bathroom, therapy, field
trips, etc
• Encourage/help individuals to participate in classroom activities by actively engaging
with individuals.
• Provide feedback to social services staff on individuals’ progress in class
• Inform social services staff in regards to individuals’ behavioral, health, and safety
issues.
• Assumes classroom responsibilities when instructor is out. Assist instructor with tracking
of individuals’ goals in Therap.