Teacher Asst

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER’S ASSISTANT

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

Accountability:

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

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.

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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