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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Teacher Assistant - Intensive Treatment Program in Lackawanna, New York
Teacher Assistant - Intensive Treatment Program
OLV Human Services
790 Ridge Road
Lackawanna , NY 14218
Certified - Teaching - Teaching Assistant {TA}
Job Number 3300034550
Start Date
Open Date 05/05/2022
Closing Date
$1,500 Sign On Bonus!
Pay Range: Starting at $17.35 per hour b ased on prior work experience with individuals who have developmental disabilities or mental health concerns. The rate will increase based on years of experience and certification.
Job Summary:
The Teacher Assistant working in our Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) is responsible for the delivery of evidence-based methods to support adolescents, typically 12 - 21 with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability and mental health involvement and works in an Education setting. The methods include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approaches; classroom observation; observation in residential setting; data collection; supporting staff to implement individual behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans; and treatment integrity monitoring. In addition, regular assistance with personal hygiene tasks is required. Each individual also may be assigned to one or more special projects including administrative and organization tasks associated with these assignments.
Essential Job Duties:
Participates as an active team member supporting a therapeutic and safe milieu. Attends and participates in community meetings, groups and milieu programming.
Maintains compliance and safe levels of student/client supervision as indicated by physician orders and/or Program Director directive.
Provides a safe environment for students to learn in. Understands the contraband list and what students/individuals are and are not allowed to have. May need to perform searches of student and their belongings.
Assists Teachers with instructional efforts, helps prepare lesson/classroom materials, prepares teaching aids and provides extra assistance to students. May lead classroom instruction in absence of a Teacher.
Develops knowledge of therapeutic interventions and interactions including ABA approaches when working with students/individuals. Must have basic knowledge of normal growth and development and the impact of the developmental disabilities on the individual and his/her family.
Observes behaviors and communicates to supervisors, medical staff, and others as appropriate if there are concerns. Relays information to peers, proving up to date information and provide feedback to the treatment team.
Collects data and works cooperatively with the treatment team to assist in the development of the individualized treatment plan that is based off of pertinent data. Understands and utilizes the prompts and prompt fading as indicated by the treatment plan.
Behavior Plan
a. Implements the individual behavioral plan that is developed by the education team.
b. Knowledge of and ability to implement individual schedules that are indicated in the behavioral plan. This may include schedules such as sensory schedules, milieu programming, toileting, etc. Utilizes and updates the visual schedule as needed for all activities.
c. Provides ongoing feedback to the Classroom Teacher regarding the individual's response to the behavior plan. Uses token and other earning systems throughout the shift following the individualized behavior plan
Provides ongoing feedback to the Classroom Teacher regarding the individual's IEP goals and lesson plans to meet set goals for student.
Responsible for teaching activities of daily living (ADLs), as needed. This may include walking, feeding, and personal hygiene tasks such as dressing and grooming, toileting, bathing, etc.
Must demonstrate basic knowledge of sensory equipment. Learn how to provide successful sensory integration to individuals as indicated by their sensory menu and needs assessment.
Has basic knowledge of alternative communication techniques including AAC devices and basic sign language.
Assists with transporting and loading/unloading for school.
Attends staff meetings at a minimum of one time per month.
Performs all scheduled cleaning tasks and environmental rounds.
Any other duty as assigned by your supervisor.
Skills:
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)
• Knowledge of basic sign language a plus, but not a requirement
Education:
Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Human Services, Special Education or related field
Experience:
Minimum Experience Required:
With a bachelor's degree less than 1 year working with individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and/or mental health concerns and using strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis methodology.
With a high school diploma 3-5 years working with individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and/or mental health concerns and using strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis methodology.
Must demonstrate basic knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis
Required License/Registration/ Certification:
• NYS Driver's License
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification (Must obtain within 2 years of employment)
Should you accept our offer but do not hold a current certification, you will be required to complete your NYS Teaching Assistant certification within 2 years from your start date in this position.
Preference will be given to those with the following credentials:
o Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Physical Requirements:
• The constant physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are sitting.
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Itinerant Location 125 Martin Road Lackawanna, NY 14218
Salary: From 17.35
Appointment Status Permanent
Position Status Full time
Contact Person's Name Erin Boorman
Contact Person's Title HR Generalist
Contact Person's Phone 716-828-7621
Contact Person's Email eboorman@olvhumanservices.org
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