Paraprofessional/Teacher's 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 supports
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

PARAPROFESSIONAL/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.

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.