TEACHERS AIDE

UCP OF LONG ISLAND•Town of Smithtown, NY

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

UCP Long Island is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. With over 75 years of experience, we are committed to creating 'Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities.' Our special needs school in Commack is seeking a Teachers Aide to support the classroom teacher in developing, organizing, implementing, and executing daily instructional activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred but not required.
Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists classroom teacher in curriculum implementation by working with individuals or groups of students as assigned.
Assists in implementing strategies suggested by clinicians and the teacher.
Performs frequent daily lifting of individuals with disabilities (ages 2-21), who may weigh approximately twenty-five through one hundred pounds.
Assists in developing individual education plans with the teacher and reviews each student's plan with the teacher.
Assists teacher in the collection and maintenance of data for each student in relation to goals or other important observations.
Follows daily routine developed by the teacher, including basic care of students, maintaining order and cleanliness of the learning environment, and implementing educational strategies as directed.
Provides input on student progress and specific concerns/problems.
Observes universal precautions and practices proper infection control techniques.
Assists classroom teacher in developing objectives to meet student needs.
Assists in oral and written communication.
Confers with teacher regarding daily plans by assisting with preparation for activities and readiness of equipment and supplies.
Actively participates in appropriate education and agency in-service programs and follows agency/school policy and procedures.
Attends team meetings when required.
Assists in escorting students throughout the school environment, including to and from buses and classrooms.
Participates in planning of student and school-centered activities.
Assists in creating and maintaining a nurturing environment conducive to learning and assisting in maintenance and hygiene routines.
Maintains student confidentiality and uses discretion when discussing student-related matters.
Assists with learning activities and follows through on behavior management routines established by the classroom teacher and school psychologist.
Performs all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
May be assigned a 1:1 aide position.
Performs other related classroom duties as may be assigned by the teacher.
Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Educational Services/Principal or designee.