PART-TIME
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Program Assistant assists the Teacher Therapist in providing a comprehensive
education and behavioral program for students students with autism and pervasive
developmental disabilities. Also
supervises classroom activities with the certified staff and will assist in
collecting data, organizing materials, and implementing strategies consistent
with the social learning model of the program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists in implementing activities related to the
behavioral/education program.
The implementation of the activities will be under the direction of the
certified staff. Assists
certified staff with behavioral and crisis intervention with students.
Assists in collecting and preparing behavioral
data on each child to be used in establishing and evaluating individual
educational programs.
Responsible, under the direction of the certified
staff, for preparing and organizing materials needed for the daily lesson
plan implementation, including reading the lesson plans ahead of time,
determining which materials were to be used, setting up, and organizing
materials at the beginning and end of the day.
Cooperates with
the administrative/supervisory, certified, or other support staff in
planning for and scheduling services for students.
Attends
staffings and meetings to learn/share special information regarding
children.
Assists the
classroom staff in inventory and ordering of supplies necessary to implement
the planned education program.
Attends
Contributes to
quality improvement through active participation in quality improvement
activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School
diploma or equivalent.
One year of
experience working with children with disabilities, preferably in an
educational or residential setting.
Good physical
and emotional health.
Willingness to
work under the direction of the Teacher Therapist in an interdisciplinary
team structure.
Knowledge of
utilizing behavioral approaches working with children.
Must be able to implement non-violent physical
crisis intervention techniques according to The Baby Fold’s physical
management and crisis intervention procedures.
Ability to meet DCFS driver eligibility
requirements preferred.
Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby
Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.
WORK HOURS:
Position 1: 15-24 hours
per week, Monday through Friday, following the
Position 2: 32-35 hours,
Monday through Friday, following the
LOCATION:
To apply, print an application and send to:
Human Resources
The Baby Fold
108 E. Willow St.
Normal, IL 61761
Fax: (309) 452-0115
Applications are also available at this address.
The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.