ABOUT OAK HILL

Oak Hill School is a private therapeutic day school for students in grades K-8 whose emotional or behavioral challenges keep them from being successful in other schools. Oak Hill School's highly committed and dedicated staff delivers a non-traditional program that utilizes a variety of resources including, but not limited to: nature and the outdoors, cooking, art, technology, and physical education to build self-esteem and support learning in the traditional core curriculum areas. In addition to being certified in special education, our staff is also trained in TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools). We have six classrooms that consist of six students, one teacher and a teaching assistant. Our campus is located on 9 acres of wooded land in Scotia, N.Y. complete with hiking trails, space to play games outdoors, a large Playground, and a beautiful pond. What Makes Us Different Smallest specialized therapeutic program in New York State Located on 9 wooded acres, which includes hiking trails, fishing, snow shoeing, skiing and sledding for our students to utilize Highly qualified teachers and teaching assistants A six-week summer program is available for all enrolled students Mandated related services provided for each child Fully aligned with N.Y.S. Learning Standards and the Common Core Art, Physical Education/Project Adventure and Technology are components of our curriculum All staff are Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools, TCIS

WHAT WE OFFER

School Schedule

• with School Breaks and Holidays off Great Hours
• 8am•2pm Monday•Friday 403(b) plan Bonuses And more!

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in all aspects of behavior mangemnt and supporting students' success in school

RESPONSIBILITES

Follow all policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students. Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record behavior data as requested; assist with crisis prevention; assist with de-escalation techniques with students as needed. Assist in the implementation of behavior plans; recording behavior data; and the completion of incident reports when requested. Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, recess/breaks, bus loading/unloading, playground, classroom, washroom, field trips, transportation, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Attend meetings, training, professional learning sessions (e.g. TCIS, CPR, emergency procedures, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing professional skills and competencies. Perform various clerical duties as needed; maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; maintain student files; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate computers, smartboards and other classroom equipment. Collaborate with teacher and other staff to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists and others in order to understand the needs of and provide services for students. Constantly monitor safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and/or executive director

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma required Ability to work with students who demonstrate emotional and behavioral challenges If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, please complete our application and we will follow up with you on the next steps of the interview process. Oak Hill School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$152.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b)

Work Location:

In person