Job Information
Developmental Disabilities Institute Substitute Aide - Early Childhood in Medford, New York
Description
Do you want to make a difference in a young child’s life? Join the DDI, Early Childhood Services team where best practices are utilized to provide superior education and therapeutic services for children who present with developmental delays.
Various shifts available between 8:00a-3:30p. We are looking to recruit Teacher Assistants for our EC Learning Centers. All TAs are offered on-going trainings and support provided by experts in the field of education. Our classroom are enriched with “State of the Art" materials to meet the needs of our students with outdoor learning areas. School programs are 12 month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation. We offer the opportunity to work in a self-contained setting utilizing the principles of ABA with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Pay Range: $16.00 - $19.20 / hour
Responsibilities
Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies
Assist with bussing at arrival and dismissal
Follow lead of classroom teacher
Implement outlined behavior treatment plans
Supervise children during classroom activities
Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IFSP/IEP goals
Assist children in all daily living activities
Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma required
Essential Functions
Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing
DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.