Teacher Assistant (Victory Learning Center)

OLV Human Services • Buffalo, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Our Victory Learning Center Program is expanding, and new classrooms will be opening in 2026! Be a part of our growth—join our team and help us make a difference! We are seeking Teacher Assistants! Our Victory Learning Center Programs offers specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. There are two separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, with a third site opening in September 2026! Our schools service students ages 5-21, who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education.

Requirements

• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)
• With a bachelor’s degree less than 1 year working with individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and/or mental health concerns and using strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis methodology.
• With a high school diploma 3-5 years working with individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and/or mental health concerns and using strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis methodology.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification (Must obtain within 6 months of employment)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic sign language a plus, but not a requirement
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Responsibilities

• Participates as an active team member supporting a therapeutic and safe milieu. Attends and participates in community meetings, groups and milieu programming.
• Maintains compliance and safe levels of student/client supervision as indicated by physician orders and/or Program Director directive.
• Provides a safe environment for students to learn in. Understands the contraband list and what students/individuals are and are not allowed to have. May need to perform searches of student and their belongings.
• Assists Teachers with instructional efforts, helps prepare lesson/classroom materials, prepares teaching aids and provides extra assistance to students. May lead classroom instruction in absence of a Teacher.
• Develops knowledge of therapeutic interventions and interactions including ABA approaches when working with students/individuals. Must have basic knowledge of normal growth and development and the impact of the developmental disabilities on the individual and his/her family.
• Observes behaviors and communicates to supervisors, medical staff, and others as appropriate if there are concerns. Relays information to peers, proving up to date information and provide feedback to the treatment team.
• Collects data and works cooperatively with the treatment team to assist in the development of the individualized treatment plan that is based off of pertinent data. Understands and utilizes the prompts and prompt fading as indicated by the treatment plan.
• Implements the individual behavioral plan that is developed by the education team. Knowledge of and ability to implement individual schedules that are indicated in the behavioral plan. This may include schedules such as sensory schedules, milieu programming, toileting, etc. Utilizes and updates the visual schedule as needed for all activities. Provides ongoing feedback to the Classroom Teacher regarding the individual’s response to the behavior plan. Uses token and other earning systems throughout the shift following the individualized behavior plan.
• Provides ongoing feedback to the Classroom Teacher regarding the individual’s IEP goals and lesson plans to meet set goals for student.
• Responsible for teaching activities of daily living (ADLs), as needed. This may include walking, feeding, and personal hygiene tasks such as dressing and grooming, toileting, bathing, etc.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of sensory equipment. Learn how to provide successful sensory integration to individuals as indicated by their sensory menu and needs assessment.
• Has basic knowledge of alternative communication techniques including AAC devices and basic sign language.
• Assists with transporting and loading/unloading for school.
• Attends staff meetings at a minimum of one time per month.
• Performs all scheduled cleaning tasks and environmental rounds.
• Any other duty as assigned by your supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, dental (free insurance options!) & vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
• Casual dress code
• OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED