TA Position for Glenville CloverPatch Preschool

Center for Disability Services; Town of Glenville (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New York is seeking an assistant to support instructional activities for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, carrying out therapeutic goals, and ensuring proper supervision. The compensation range is $18.28 to $22.16 per hour, based on experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in instructional activities and follow protocols.
• Capability to communicate effectively with students and team members.
• Experience in direct care and management needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
• Carry out therapeutic goals within classroom activities.
• Communicate student information accurately and in a timely fashion.

Job description

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Essential Duties

• Assists in instructional activities as directed by the teacher- including direct instruction of students
• May assume responsibility for class when teacher is absent/unavailable
• Follows mobility, dining and direct care protocols as directed by the teacher or therapist and as noted on individual fact sheets
• Assists with management needs of students, including performing duties related to activities of daily living, (toileting, diapering, washing, tooth brushing), dress/undress, put on/remove adaptive equipment, set up students’ learning environment
• Carries out therapeutic goals within classroom activities as directed by and in conjunction with the therapist, includes systematic lifting and positioning of students and application and removal of equipment
• Records data, monitors student responses as directed by teacher or other team professionals
• Follows behavioral plans/intervention techniques for assigned students, as directed by teacher/school psychologist
• Communicates student information accurately and in a timely fashion to supervisor and/or appropriate team members. May be directed to communicate with parents verbally or in writing
• Participates in classroom dining program
• To remain alert and engaged for the entire shift in order to ensure proper supervision of students is maintained

Compensation Range: $18.28 - $22.16