The Center’s mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support people with disabilities to live, work, learn and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.

Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence and innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness and open communication.

Center for Developmental Disabilities Values:

• Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• People are supported to reach their unique and maximum potential.
• Individual choices are encouraged and incorporated into everyday life.

At the Center, we embrace diverse voices and value the seen and unseen qualities that make each person unique. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full inclusion and equity. Our commitment to DEI learning facilitates opportunities and growth for our employees so that the people we support may thrive.

Some Job Responsibilities:

• Work on social, emotional, and academic goals of assigned student/students.
• Assist in specific behavior plans, PECS and/or activity schedules.
• Assist the teacher to plan lessons based on IEP goals, curriculum objectives and NYS standards.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• There are currently three levels of certification:

Level I - requires a High School Diploma, School Violence Workshop, Child Abuse Workshop, Dignity Workshop (DASA), and fingerprint clearance.

Level II - includes all of the above plus nine semester hours of college and one year as a teacher assistant.

Level III - includes all of the above plus eighteen college credits and one year as a teacher assistant.

• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift 50 lbs.

Social Media:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheCenterforDevelopmentalDisabilites/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecenterfordd/?hl=en

We provide a robust benefit package and a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus.

An employee's salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $21.75 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school
• Special education school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person