Teacher Aide - Summer Session

Hayes Day School, located in Millbrook NY, currently has an opening for a Teacher's Aide for our Summer Session

Hayes Day School provides services for children ages 5-21 who have multiple disabilities or autism. We currently have students from eighteen districts across the Hudson Valley. We provide a highly structured and supportive program for students who have medical, behavioral and/or academic needs.

Current position is needed to work Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3:30 pm.

Pay $17.60 per hour

HS Diploma/GED required. Previous experience preferred but not required!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist students in independent, small or large group activities as directed by the teacher.
• Make or modify instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Assist students with physical needs.
• Observe & record student behaviors and progress as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom.
• Facilitate social interaction among students.
• Help build student’s self-esteem.
• Help with student behaviors in accordance with behavior Intervention plans.
• Make displays and bulletin boards.
• Support related services, i.e., positioning, equipment, communication supports & feeding guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Frequent
• Sitting: Frequent
• Walking: Frequent
• Lifting: 25 – 50 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequent pushing and pulling
• Bending/Squatting: Frequent bending and squatting
• Reaching: Use of fingers, hands, arms continuously. Occasional overhead reaching.
• Grasping/Squeezing: Frequently throughout the shift
• Twisting: Frequently throughout the shift
• Climbing: Occasionally ascend or descend stairs or ramps indoors or outdoors
• Must assist individuals with toileting which includes assisting with hygiene and dressing of lower extremities.
• Changing individuals on a changing table which requires lifting, pulling, and stretching.
• Physically assist and/or provide contact guard for ambulatory individuals on stairs and on and off vehicles including during emergency evacuations.
• Assisting/pushing individuals in wheelchairs
• Securing individuals in wheelchair tie downs which involves bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, reaching and stretching as needed

Apply and see why people love working for Hayes Day School!

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Special Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18