TEACHER’S ASSISTANT

1. Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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 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, and 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

I have read the above job profile and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Teacher Assistant/Para-professional and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.

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