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About the Role

Under general supervision of a licensed or certified Teacher, this role is responsible for providing instructional services to children in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical and programmatic aid to children assigned.
• Aids in program plans and preparations.
• Assists with supervision of children in assigned areas.
• Provides Teacher with information about children to assist in development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
• Assists children with use of available instructional resources and assists Teacher with development of instructional materials.
• Performs clerical work for assigned areas including collating, folding, typing, laminating and answering telephones.
• Participates in case conferences as needed.
• Ensures that services are rendered to children with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides necessary program support/coverage.
• Ensures that all data collection and progress notes are completed according to division time frames and accurately reflect functioning and program standards.
• Follows established classroom activity schedules.
• Assists Special Education Teacher in maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
• Implements universal precautions.
• Assists with toileting and feeding of children as needed.
• Assists with outer clothing of children receiving services on arrival and departure as needed.
• Participates in activities outside of activity room, when necessary, i.e. trips, pool, gym.
• Enters swimming pool and participates fully in all pool activities with children as required.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Participates in in-service training programs within department.
• Assists with transporting children between buses and building as requested.
• Initiates precautions within established framework to assure that own work is completed in a manner free from recognized hazards.
• Substitutes in other classrooms as requested.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, children, and their parents
• Must maintain confidentiality of children’s records
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures

Location

• Bronx

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Six months of related experience is preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification required as a Level I, II or III
• Attended workshops on Child Abuse Identification, Preventing Sleeping Infant Death Syndrome, and Abusive Head Trauma Training (to be completed before start date)

Salary/Compensations

• $19.06 - $23.05/hour (based on certification level, after probation)

Benefits

• SIGN-ON BONUS
• Paid training
• Competitive benefits
• Industry-Leading Benefits for all full-time employees

About the Company

• ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities.
• At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support.
• With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives.
• Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
• At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
• We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves.
• We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking.
• We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams.
• We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

Equal Opportunity

• ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.