1:1 Classroom Aide

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on bonus of $1,000.

Looking for purpose in what you do? The Center is the perfect place for you! At the Center, our mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams.

We do this by offering programs that support individuals to live, work, learn, and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.

Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence, innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness, and open communication.

We are proud to foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging workplace where every voice is valued.

We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full equity and inclusion.

Schedule: Full-Time: Monday - Friday 9:20am-3:05pm Some Job Responsibilities: · Provides constant supervision and support to the assigned student throughout the entire school day, including in the classroom, during transitions, specials (e.g., Adaptive Physical Education, Art and Music), therapy sessions, recreational activities, community/field trips, and student arrival/dismissal times.

· Implements educational, therapeutic, and behavioral programs as directed by the Special Education Teacher and therapy/clinical staff.

· Assists the student with activities of daily living, promoting independence in accordance with the student's individual plan.

· Supports the student in both instructional and non-instructional tasks as assigned by the classroom teacher.

· Collaborates effectively and professionally as part of the classroom team.

· Attends meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions as required by school leadership.

· Maintains a positive and cooperative relationship with school administration, staff, and families.

· Assists with data collection of the assigned students to provide information for necessary record keeping.

· Interacts with students in a consistent, supportive, and nurturing manner.

· Helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, including care of materials and equipment.

· Shares all relevant information related to assigned student with the teachers, therapy staff and/or psychologist.

· Performs classroom-related duties as directed by the teacher(s) or teaching assistant.

· Follows all agency policies, procedures, and departmental guidelines.

· Completes and maintain SCIP and CRP certifications.

Job Qualifications: · High School Diploma/GED; · Valid NYS Driver's License preferred; · Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred; · Must be able to perform physical activities such as (but not limited to); twisting, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing; · Must be able to sit, walk, drive, and stand for prolonged periods of time; · Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

What we offer: · Generous PTO Pac...