11 Teacher Aide Myers Corners Education Center in Wappingers Falls, NY

Who We Are

For over 60 years Abilities First Inc. has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most vibrant independent lives. From early education to adulthood our wide range of servicesincluding preschool and school programs day and residential habilitation community connections and employment servicesare designed to uplift every individuals unique strengths and dreams.

We believe in the power of peopleof every background identity and abilityto create change and build a more inclusive world. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities races ethnicities religions socio-economic status gender and gender identities. At Abilities First youll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration celebrates individuality and is dedicated to meaningful work. If youre ready to turn your passion into purpose wed love to welcome you aboard.

Who We Need

Abilities First is seeking an 1:1 Aide in our Myers Corners Education Center located in Wappingers Falls NY. This position attends to the educational physical social and emotional needs of the students while assisting the Classroom Teacher and Teacher Assistant in the implementation of students IEP goals.

Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00am 3:00pm; 32.5 hours per week 48 weeks per year. This position follows the school calendar (September June) with a 6-week summer program.

Salary Range: $16.88 - $18.88

Responsibilities include:

• Assists in the classroom to conduct individual and group activities.
• Assists in the organization and arrangement of the classroom in order to provide a conductive learning environment.
• Attend therapy sessions with students to allow for appropriate carryover in the classroom.
• Escorts and assists students (via wheelchair walker etc.) to and from school buses while providing opportunities for students increased independence in mobility and orientation.
• Perform wheelchair/equipment transporting transferring and lifting.
• Toilet children and use appropriate adaptive equipment if necessary.
• Change clothing when wet or soiled.
• Sets out lunches and adaptive feeding equipment cut up or mash food as required feed students following OT procedures and provide opportunities for students increased independence in meal preparation.
• Set up computers communication device systems and related adaptive equipment.

This is a full-time position eligible for these benefits:

• Vacation sick personal and holiday time off (or paid time off on the school calendar)
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Increased earning potential with online training through College of Direct Support
• On Demand Payment access your earnings as early as the next day
• Discounts with Verizon AT&T Royal Carting etc.
• And More!

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience within early childhood and special education preferred.
• Have the ability to push and pull students in wheelchairs lift bend squat turn in the knees pivot and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid behavior intervention techniques and lifting and carrying techniques) with or without a reasonable accommodation.