SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM AIDE – SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Huntington, NY

18h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

School Age Classroom Aide’s in the School Age Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom. Teaching Assistants are offered on-going training and support provided by board certified behavior analysts and other qualified professionals to enhance and maximize career growth. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must demonstrate an interest in working with students with developmental disabilities.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Obtain Initial Teaching Assistant Certification within the first 120 days of employment or within 120 days after transferring into this position.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IEP goals.
Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
Assist the classroom teacher to conduct basic instructional activities and help with student safety and supervision.
Attend and pass all required in-services and trainings.
Participate in performance reviews/discussions.
Accept assignments in varying classes, in accordance with the program’s needs to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
Be familiar with and act in accordance with all policies contained in the School Age Program Handbook for Staff.
Assist with busing at arrival and dismissal.
Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies.
Under the supervision of the classroom teacher or certified TA implement outlined behavior support plans & physical restraint plans.
Supervise children during classroom activities.
Assist students in all daily living activities.
Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members.
Other duties as assigned.