Devereux - Red Hook, NY
posted 15 days ago
About the position
As a Teaching Assistant/Instructional Assistant at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. You will work directly with students alongside educators and behavior analysts within a structured classroom environment, supporting students with emotional support needs. This role involves assisting in the implementation of students' individualized education programs (IEPs) and positive behavior support plans (PBSPs), providing emotional support, and modeling appropriate behavior. You will also assist with students' personal and medical needs when required, participate in meetings and training programs, and utilize crisis intervention techniques as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Support and maintain classroom policies and procedures.
- Assist students by modeling appropriate behavior and providing emotional support.
- Assist in the implementation of students' individualized education program (IEP) and positive behavior support plan (PBSP) as directed by the teacher.
- Assist with student personal needs, including medical needs in conjunction with the school-based health or nursing staff.
- Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
- Understand team goals and own role within the team.
- Utilize crisis physical intervention techniques under the direction of the teacher.
Requirements
- Associate's degree, or Credential of Competency or 2 years postsecondary training.
- RBT certification preferred, or must be willing to obtain within 6 months of starting.
- Previous work as an instructional assistant/paraprofessional in a special education classroom preferred.
Benefits
- Collaborative and supportive environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and learning.
- Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
- Quality low-cost benefits, plus student loan debt assistance.
- Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool.
- ASCEND career accelerator program including tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
