Instructional Aide 1 Or Skills Trainer 1

Morgan Autism Center

Job Description

Position: Instructional Aide 1 or Skills Trainer 1 (Adult Program)

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 – 2:45, (with 30 min. lunch time) = 28.75 hours per week (Part Time but with FULL BENEFITS)
• *Between 8-9 weeks PAID TIME OFF throughout the year

• *Major Holidays observed

• Benefits: 100% Employer-paid benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Chiropractic, Life Insurance)

Program Description

The Morgan Autism Center (MAC) program is a day program serving children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.

Position Overview

The primary role for this position is to serve as an instructional assistant to a classroom teacher in the daily instruction of individuals with developmental disabilities.The daily activities will include a variety of teaching methods intended to develop the academic and basic living skills of these individuals.Ideal candidates will possess the ability to effectively relate to people with positive interaction skills and the ability to adjust to changing job situations in a mature and competent manner.Our students all have very special needs and the professionals working with them must have the ability to understand and deal with a wide range of behaviors and views that may differ significantly from their own.Much of the information dealt with by the classroom aides is highly sensitive and personal, thus the ability to keep such information confidential is critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities Level 1

• Read the MAC employee handbook and maintain familiarity with the MAC teaching philosophy and employment policies and work within these parameters at all times
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, instruct and supervise assigned students based on their Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and benchmarks.
• Read assigned students’ files and know the specific goals, behavioral profiles and behavioral plans of students and work to assist the students in achieving their goals across instructional settings
• Keep the classroom teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Instruct based on curriculum as directed by the classroom teacher
• Participate in physical education and directly assist students in playing games, mastering physical skills, and in swimming
• Assist teachers in monitoring data collection within the classroom
• Assist in personal care needs of assigned students including: toileting, dressing, feeding, and other needs
• Communicate with students through sign language or other adaptive communication methods (icons, lists, various AAC devices)
• Model appropriate adaptive behavior based on assigned students’ goals and needs
• Transport assigned students on various school sponsored outings in your personal vehicle as needed
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of current trends and best practices in special activities
• Maintain your program space and help clean and organize classroom space
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings as assigned

Qualifications and Employment Requirements

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age as of their start date
• BA/BS in related field: education may be waived for related work or life experience
• Able to supervise individual students or small groups to facilitate learning and skill development
• Ability to assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention as directed by a school director and/or classroom teacher
• Able to lift/assist/physically direct students as needed
• Able to physically participate in physical education and vocational settings (swimming, roller-skating, gardening, vacuuming, etc.)
• Willingness to learn basic sign language
• Must speak, read and write English and possess basic computational skills
• Obtain and maintain clearance on TB test and Department of Justice Fingerprint/Background check
• DMV clearance and proof of auto insurance
• Personal automobile may be required

Immediate Supervisor: Assigned Classroom Teacher

Overall Supervisor: Executive Director, Program Director and Assistant Program Director

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,735.60 - $1,876.12 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Currently hiring for our Distance Learning Program and to transition to on-site programming when students are able to return to campus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Company's website:

• www.morgancenter.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place