$19/hr. plus a $1,000 Retention Bonus paid for the year! Hayes Day School, located in Millbrook NY, currently has an opening for a Teacher's Aide. 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 including a 6 week summer session. Pay $ 19.00 per hour plus $1,000 Retention Bonus! HS Diploma/GED required. Previous experience preferred but not required willing to train!

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 Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person