Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Autism Treatment Center
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Job summary
Autism Treatment Center in Texas is seeking a Teacher’s Assistant to work full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm, year-round. The TA will support students directly, implement educational and behavioral plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote student independence and safety.
Responsibilities include direct teaching, data collection, documentation, and transport/home activities as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and two years of college or related experience.
- Ability to read and write; strong communication within a team.
- Comfort with following safety protocols and universal precautions.
Responsibilities
- Follow Autism Treatment Center policies and procedures.
- Communicate with students, caregivers, coworkers and supervisors.
- Implement objectives in IEP, BIP, and other protocols.
- Collect educational and behavioral data; complete required forms.
- Transport students to appointments and activities when needed.
- Attend meetings and trainings.
Skills
Education
Job description
Year-round
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
While this position requirement statement is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, the Program Director, Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
This position involves tasks that expose you to mucous membrane contact, skin contact, blood, bodily fluids, bodily tissues, and/ or the potential for spills and splashes of these fluids. Use of appropriate protective measures (i.e., universal precautions, blood-borne pathogen procedures) is required for every employee engaged in this position.
The teacher’s assistant (TA) works directly with students in order to help them attain and maintain the skills necessary to achieve maximum functional independence. The TA supports and promotes the rights of the students and functions effectively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
The following tasks must be performed by all staff members in this job category.
- Follow ATC Policies and Procedures
- Adhere to universal precautions and blood-borne pathogen standards
- Use the least restrictive methods necessary to maintain the safety of the student, self, and others
- Communicate appropriately with students, caregivers, coworkers, and supervisors (verbally and in writing)
- Follow basic principles of applied behavior analysis
- Conduct direct teaching with students, including functional academics, communication, social interaction, community integration, recreational skills, vocational skills, and daily living skills
- Oversee SAMS on outings, as needed when delegated by the RN.
- Implement the objectives and procedures identified in the Individual Education Plan, Behavior Intervention Plan, and other educational and behavioral protocols
- Collect educational and behavioral data
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner (e.g., incident reports, injury reports, etc.)
- Complete housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe, orderly environment
- Transport students to appointments (as needed)
- Transport students to recreational activities.
- Supervise meal and snack times
- Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled
- Report hazardous equipment or conditions to the supervisor
- Report repair or maintenance needs to the supervisor
- Report student illness, injury, or medical concerns to the Nurse
- Report any indication of abuse or neglect to the compliance officer/rights protection officer
- Report behavioral occurrences or concerns to the BCBA/Behavior Specialist
- Participate in fire drills
- Assisting with personal hygiene and toileting needs.
- High school diploma or equivalent and two years of college or related experience
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Year-round
- Unlimited overtime available in our residential homes for those who are interested.
Occasionally (1 – 33% of the time)
- Lift and carry 40lbs – 80lbs while handling students
- Push a wheelchair holding a student whose total weight may exceed 200 pounds
- Engage in gross motor movements such as running and physically redirecting students whose total weight may exceed 200 pounds in order to maintain their safety and the safety of others. Moderate strength and stamina are required in emergency situations.
Frequently (34 – 66% of the time)
- Perform SAMA techniques with students whose total weight may exceed 200 pounds
Constantly (67 – 100% of the time)
- Engage in fine-motor movements such as grasping small objects
- Engage in gross-motor movements such as standing, walking, bending, and squatting in order to respond to the needs of the students
- Engage in the range of motion necessary to work and play with the students
- Engage in the range of motion necessary to assist with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, eating, and other personal care tasks
- Be able to read and write
- Be reliable with timeliness and attendance
- Work as an effective and productive member of a team
- Be receptive and responsive to feedback from coworkers and supervisors
- Provide an organized environment for safe and effective teaching and learning
- Provide a welcoming and compassionate environment for the students and their caregivers
- Work with students with Developmental Disabilities, academic deficits, and behavioral needs
- Communicate clearly and effectively within a team
- Exhibit patience and flexibility, maintain a positive attitude, and handle stressful situations appropriately
- Meet physical requirements in order to safely manage behavior and actively participate with students
- Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations
- Maintain personal hygiene and care
- Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and SAMA certifications
- Maintain current Texas Driver’s License
- Maintain current automobile insurance
- Perform SAMA techniques as needed
- Perform CPR as needed
- Perform an abdominal thrust maneuver as needed
- Respond quickly to emergency and/or life-threatening situations
- Staff must be able to safely complete the following tasks involving tools and equipment:
- Measure temperature using an ear thermometer
- Drive an automobile or a wheelchair-accessible van
- Assist with the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices
- Monitor fire alarm devices
- Use computers, tablets, iPads, copy machines, and cell phones as needed
- Blood or bodily fluid exposure
- Slip or fall exposure
- Physical and/or verbal abuse exposure from students or their caregivers
- Exposure to muscle strain from lifting, stooping, reaching, and twisting
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