Paraprofesional/Teacher Asst Certified

Paraprofessional/ Certified Teacher Assistant

Job Description

• ***NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!**
• $750– on completion of 3 months of employment
• $750
• on completion of 6 months of employment

Organization Profile

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

Vision Statement

To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Mission Statement

Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

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Qualifications

• An 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 or willingness to become certified within 6 months of employment.
• 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

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Accountability

• Directly accountable to the Classroom Teacher, Senior Teacher, and coordinator of the Program

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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, 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
• *medical/Dental/Vision benefits *retirement plan
• Education incentives*life insurance/Ad&d*403b plans *paid vacation, holiday & sick time for eligible employees.

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