Teaching Assistant

Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Partners with, supports and empowers people with disabilities to lead a life of their choosing in all aspects of community life through the provision of person-centered services. Provides care and support, training, and delegated nursing services to individuals with a variety of physical, mental, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides direct care to students in the Alternative Education Program and carries out services as outlined in each person’s individualized plan(s). Works cooperatively with other team members to provide services in a safe, respectful, and confidential manner. Accepts guidance, direction and feedback from department leadership, Intervention Specialists, and related services providers (PT, OT, SLP). Services may include but are not limited to self-care skills, behavior supports, academic supports, functional skill development, motor skill development, communication, and vision. Teaching Assistants may be cross-trained in order to provide occasional support in other programs. Teaching Assistants may have the opportunity to pick up available supplemental hours/shifts in other Direct Care roles across UCP.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Partners with, supports and empowers people with disabilities to lead a life of their choosing in all aspects of community life through the provision of person-centered services. Provides care and support, training, and delegated nursing services to individuals with a variety of physical, mental, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides direct care to students in the Alternative Education Program and carries out services as outlined in each person’s individualized plan(s). Works cooperatively with other team members to provide services in a safe, respectful, and confidential manner. Accepts guidance, direction and feedback from department leadership, Intervention Specialists, and related services providers (PT, OT, SLP). Services may include but are not limited to self-care skills, behavior supports, academic supports, functional skill development, motor skill development, communication, and vision. Teaching Assistants may be cross-trained in order to provide occasional support in other programs. Teaching Assistants may have the opportunity to pick up available supplemental hours/shifts in other Direct Care roles across UCP.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.High school diploma or GED required. 
2.Physical capacity to perform lifting (minimum of 50 lb.) and assume body positions related to routines of personal care of clients (e.g., pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, stooping, and kneeling).
3.Vision and hearing sufficient to complete job responsibilities.
4.Ability to complete state-approved medications administration course and competency to perform delegated nursing tasks as evaluated by the agency nurse.
5.Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in the education of and care for students.
6.Verbal and writing skills necessary to effectively communicate and document individual needs.
7.Professional manner and willingness to work as part of a team.
8.Able to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
9.Willingness to sign off on and work guided by the principles in the NADSP Code of Ethics.
Preferred
10.Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities.
11.Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license with no more than two (2) moving violations and have reliable daily transportation.

Salary : $16 - $17