TEACHER AIDE

SCO; Dix Hills (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Madonna Heights School in New York seeks a dedicated staff member to support teachers and students in a residential treatment setting. The role involves assisting with material preparation, supervising students, and aiding crisis intervention while working across science, computer, home and careers labs and gym facilities.

Training provided by the Principal will enhance your readiness. The position emphasizes teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to set boundaries to maintain a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting.
• Health regulations compliance (Tuberculin testing).
• TCI certification training and passing a test upon completion is a minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with the preparation of materials.
• Assist students with behavioral/management needs.
• Assist in crisis intervention for students.
• Set up equipment in science, computer, home and careers labs, gym, and classrooms.
• Provide direct supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Record information on behavior time aways and passes on the back of the point sheet.
• Complete reports as necessary: informationals, behaviorals, and incident reports.
• Communicate with crisis team regarding any behavior needing intervention.
• Monitor attendance and maintain classroom logs.
• Attend all training provided by the Principal.

Skills

Team player

Cultural sensitivity

Boundary setting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Madonna Heights School is a fully accredited New York State Regents Junior/Senior High School for adolescent girls who are struggling in their community school or live on the Madonna Heights campus at our Group Residence or Residential Treatment Facility . Small class sizes provide an active learning environment. Students have the opportunity to participate fully while receiving individual attention as they learn, explore and develop leadership potential. Day students are referred by their local school district.

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the teacher with the preparation of materials.
Assists students with behavioral/management needs.
Assists in crisis intervention for students.
Assists in the set up of equipment as needed in the science lab, computer lab, home and
careers lab, gymnasium, and in the classrooms.
Provides direct supervision of students in all areas of the school.
Assists the teacher in completing students' point sheets.
Responsible to record information regarding behavior time aways and passes on the back of
the point sheet.
Complete the following reports when necessary: informationals, behaviorals, and incident
reports.
Provide communication to members of the crisis team regarding any behavior requiring
intervention.
Responsible to monitor the attendance of all students assigned to their class.
Maintain classroom logs.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Attend all training provided by the school's Principal for this position.

II. QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma
Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as
required by the program.
Compliance with health regulations for physical/mantoux testing.
Attending TCI class for certification/re-certification and passing a test upon completion of
course is a minimum requirement for employment.

III RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS:
Be a team player.
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among SCO staff and clients within
our organization.
Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful
partnership with persons served and their families.
Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:
We offer a holistic approach that includes trauma-informed care and treatment, helping young
women to identify and address their problems while working towards their traditional school
setting.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE

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