TEACHER ASSISTANT - UNCERTIFIED (Sea Cliff, NY)

**1. Specific Responsibilities:** - 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. **2. Qualifications:** - High school Diploma - Acceptable background clearance from NY State Central Registrar - Experience working with the DD population preferred - NYS Teacher Assistant Certification preferred **3. Relationship with Others:** - 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. **4. Working Conditions:** - 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). **5. Scope of Responsibility:** **School staff are expected to:** - 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 positive outcomes and have a clear understanding of the complex needs of the student population. - Complete situation reports, restraint forms, accident/incident reports etc. as required in a timely manner. - Maintain their professional development record pe…