***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 support 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. 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 or willingness to become certified within 6 months of employment. • 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. 4. 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. #ZR