Job Description
Job Description
Ascent School
Teaching Assistant
Job Description
The Ascent School was established in 1999 and provides educational services to individuals with autism ages 5-21. A small, state-approved, private program, Ascent serves a maximum of 24 students using the principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis
Ascent is a 12-month program running on a typical 10-month calendar plus a six-week summer session. Teaching staff enjoy all student breaks that include over six weeks of scheduled time off per year. BCBA fieldwork and supervision are available for staff enrolled in a BCBA Certification Program. Nestled next to the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, our program is centrally located to all major thoroughfares.
All staff is offered a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage as well as retirement plan contributions. Supplemental coverage plans are also available.
Responsibilities
· Assist the classroom teacher in directly instructing students according to their Individualized
Education Plan (IEP).
· Collect and graph skill acquisition and behavior reduction data as directed in program plans.
· Provide close supervision of and ensure the safety of all students.
· Attend and participate in all required trainings.
· Accept teaching assignments according to program needs.
· Accept and act in accordance with all school policies and procedures outlined in the Employee
Handbook.
· Accompany and instruct students to transition and vocational sites.
Qualifications
· High School/Equivalency diploma required
· A minimum of six college credits accrued within one year of hire is required
· Experience supporting students with children with autism is preferred
· Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
· Must maintain active status of the Level I certificate once obtained*
*A Teaching Assistant NYS Level I must complete the requirements outlined by NYSED and apply for Teaching Assistant Level I certification within six months of employment and receive certification within one year. This certification requires the following: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, School Violence Prevention and Intervention, NYSATAS, Fingerprint, Application for TA certification and High School diploma.
Ascent School, 819 Grand Blvd., Ste. 2, Deer Park, NY 11729