Paraprofesional/Teacher Asst Certified

Paraprofessional/ Certified Teacher Assistant Job Description **\*\*\*NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!\*\*\*** - **$750– on completion of 3 months of employment** - **$750 -on completion of 6 months of employment** Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention. Vision Statement: To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices. Mission Statement: Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities. 1. Qualifications: - An Associate Degree from an accredited college or 48 credits at a 4-year accredited college is preferred. - Minimum High School Diploma/GED (must be equivocated if foreign). - NYSED Teacher Assistant Certification or willingness to become certified within 6 months of employment. - A genuine interest in teaching and willingness to motivate students to learn. - Sensitivity to the needs of all students. - A desire to acquire effective training techniques in behavior analysis programming 1. Accountability: - Directly accountable to the Classroom Teacher, Senior Teacher, and coordinator of the Program 1. Responsibilities: - Directly responsible to specific group assignments. - Responsible for implementation of daily and weekly programs as assigned by NYSED certified teacher for each student in the assigned group. - Assist in any clerical work (i.e., daily attendance, requisitions, trip lists, graphing data). - Responsible for carrying out daily schedules as developed and planned. - Responsible for participating in in-service training, CPR, behavior analysis training programs and completing one book/quiz per month. - Instruct students in daily proper hygiene habits. - Assists in accompanying students to the medical office and off-grounds medical appointments or other services as needed. 1. General Responsibilities: - Participates in all meal programs. - Participates in training sessions and in-service meetings. - Ensures that the program areas are kept in order. - Participates in Activities of Daily Living. - Assumes additional responsibilities when assigned to maintain the quality of care for all individuals. - Follows established HCDS policies and procedures. - Assumes additional responsibilities as stated in the attached training program. - Participates in all recreation programs. - Assures the safety and welfare of all individuals. - Assumes additional responsibilities when assigned. 4. Physical Responsibilities: · Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during work hours · Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position · Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met · Must function independently, have personal integrity, be flexible, and able to work effectively with other personnel · Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability ## - \*MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS \*RETIREMENT PLAN\* EDUCATION INCENTIVES\*LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D\*403B PLANS \*PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES. #ZR ##