Hawthorne Foundation Inc. · 23 hours ago
1-1 Aides
Hawthorne, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHawthorne Foundation Inc. is seeking 1-1 Aides to support students with special needs. The role involves providing direct assistance to students, implementing educational programs, and ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the school day.
EducationNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Directly responsible for students
Knowledge of student’s special alerts
Assists in implementing daily and weekly programs in communication, academic, and social behaviors (including behavior programs that target measuring inappropriate behavior) as assigned
Assists in any clerical work required (i.e., daily evaluations, requisitions, taking data, graphing)
Responsible for assisting students in carrying out daily activities as developed and planned
Responsible for participating in Hawthorne Country Day School facility training, in-service meetings, classroom meetings, and building meetings
Assists students daily in proper hygiene habits (Activities of Daily Living--ADLs/toileting program, changing diapers, etc.)
Accompanies (student’s name) to the medical office or other services (speech, OT, PT, or gym) as needed
Assists students during group activities, in class or during library and computer time (helping them remain on-task and engage in appropriate activities)
Disciplinary action will be taken if the above responsibilities are not performed satisfactorily
Supervises and prompts students during mealtimes to eat appropriately (with utensils)
Ensures that program areas are maintained properly
Participates in activities of daily living program
Assumes additional responsibility when assigned to maintain the quality of care for the student
Follows established HCDS facility and school policies and procedures
Participates in all recreational programs
Assures the safety and welfare of (student’s name)
During transitions 1:1 staff should walk within arm's distance of student. Staff should accompany students into the bathroom if space allows (if the size of the bathroom makes this impractical, staff should remain directly outside the door, monitoring behavior)
Will notify the teacher/Sr. Teacher in charge if it is necessary to leave the classroom for any reason, and give the teacher/Sr. Teacher the name of the person who will assume 1:1 responsibility. The 1:1 classroom sign-in/out sheet must be used. When resuming 1:1 responsibility, the teacher/Sr. Teacher in charge should again be notified
Assumes other responsibilities as assigned
Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the position's requirements can be fully met
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility, and have the ability to work effectively with other personnel
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma and a genuine interest in teaching and willingness to motivate students to learn
Sensitivity to student's needs
A desire to acquire effective training techniques and competency in behavior analysis programming
Accountability
Accountable directly to the Program Coordinator/Sr. Teacher/ Classroom Teachers
Knowledge of student's special alerts
Assists in implementing daily and weekly programs in communication, academic, and social behaviors (including behavior programs that target measuring inappropriate behavior) as assigned
Assists in any clerical work required (i.e., daily evaluations, requisitions, taking data, graphing)
Responsible for assisting students in carrying out daily activities as developed and planned
Responsible for participating in Hawthorne Country Day School facility training, in-service meetings, classroom meetings, and building meetings
Assists students daily in proper hygiene habits (Activities of Daily Living--ADLs/toileting program, changing diapers, etc.)
Accompanies (student's name) to the medical office or other services (speech, OT, PT, or gym) as needed
Assists students during group activities, in class or during library and computer time (helping them remain on-task and engage in appropriate activities)
Disciplinary action will be taken if the above responsibilities are not performed satisfactorily
Supervises and prompts students during mealtimes to eat appropriately (with utensils)
Ensures that program areas are maintained properly
Participates in activities of daily living program
Assumes additional responsibility when assigned to maintain the quality of care for the student
Follows established HCDS facility and school policies and procedures
Participates in all recreational programs
Assures the safety and welfare of (student's name)
During transitions 1:1 staff should walk within arm's distance of student. Staff should accompany students into the bathroom if space allows (if the size of the bathroom makes this impractical, staff should remain directly outside the door, monitoring behavior)
Will notify the teacher/Sr. Teacher in charge if it is necessary to leave the classroom for any reason, and give the teacher/Sr. Teacher the name of the person who will assume 1:1 responsibility. The 1:1 classroom sign-in/out sheet must be used. When resuming 1:1 responsibility, the teacher/Sr. Teacher in charge should again be notified
Assumes other responsibilities as assigned
Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the position's requirements can be fully met
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility, and have the ability to work effectively with other personnel
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
Company
Hawthorne Foundation Inc.
Hawthorne Foundation Inc. is the leader in applied behavior analysis.
Founded in 1968
201-500 employees
Funding
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