Teacher Assistant - Certified; Sea Cliff, NY

Job Category
:
Direct Service Worker

Requisition Number
: TEACH
004834

• Full-Time
• Rate : $20 USD per hour

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Sea Cliff, NY 11579, USA

• Travel Required :
  Yes

• Always ensure the supervision of students and help to maintain a consistent engaging classroom routine.
• Be an active member of the classroom team, bringing program suggestions, ideas, concerns, etc. to the teacher’s attention.
• Follow the schedules and assignments as coordinated by the teacher.
• Assist in planning activities, prepping materials, and maintaining a clean orderly classroom environment.
• Model appropriate behavior for students and demonstrate positive work ethics and attitudes.
• Follow all student-specific plans such as BIPs and management strategies and document data.
• Assist students with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) throughout the school day (i.e. feeding, grooming, toileting).
• Implementing IEP goal programs and documenting data.
• Follow program initiatives such as PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and supports) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System).
• Accompany students on field trips, community experiences, and seasonal activities (i.e. Pool, playground).
• Drive agency vehicles for outings as appropriate (with valid NYS license and approval).
• Other duties as designated by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

• High school Diploma
• Acceptable background clearance from NY State Central Registrar
• Experience working with the DD population preferred
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification required.

• Be a team player
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and students within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with children and families served.
• Ability to set limits and maintain a helping role within the school community and intervene appropriately.

• The work week is 35 hours. Monday to Friday as per school calendar.
• Hours are 8:15-3:15, can be subject to change within reasonable limit.
• Staff are expected to arrive on time for the school day and utilize UKG Pro software to punch in/out and manage their timecards.
• Frequent absences and tardiness will not be tolerated.
• School staff receive one 30-minute lunch break per day.
• Staff are expected to set-up and breakdown the classroom daily.
• Staff are expected to pick up their students upon arrival from RTC childcare team and drop off their students to their units to RTC child- care team.
• Staff should always accompany students when traveling within the school building, campus, outside on grounds, and in the community.
• In an emergency or crisis situation, staff may be required to accompany a student to the ER until adequate RTC staff arrive.
• Attendance and participation are required in all assigned trainings and meetings.
• Staff are REQUIRED to be certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and must attend TCI-DD refresher training every 6 months as a condition of employment.
• Staff are required to attend and complete all trainings as assigned as per regulation and job specific requirement (i.e. Mandated reporter training, HIPAA, Justice Center).
• Staff must obtain an annual physical and PPD as per requirement.
• Staff must adhere to SCO agency policies and procedures, (employee handbook) as well as program specific policies and procedures (TLC program manual/orientation manual).

• Relate to students, families, and colleagues in a friendly and cooperative manner. Treat everyone with respect and uphold dignity at all times.
• Welcome and assist new staff members in learning school wide and student specific programs/curriculum.
• Always focus on creating…