• 1:1 Aide

    Gateway-Longview (Williamsville, NY)


    Job Title: 1:1 Aide Department: Day School Treatment Program

     

    Title of Immediate Supervisor: Principal - Day School

     

    Department Description: Gateway Longview’s Educational Services supports Pre-K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges. The goal of the program is to support the needs of individual students as they integrate back to traditional classrooms, or, to support their goal of graduation.

     

    Gateway-Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

     

    Compensation

     

    $17.00 per hour

     

    Hours/Schedule

     

    Full-Time, normal school hours

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

    + Assist education team in management of student behavior; assist teacher in preparation and implementation of curriculum.

    + Contribute to the effective team management of behavior of students in assigned class, and to the implementation of Individual Education Plans. Assure that methods of intervention with students are employed in a therapeutic manner and are responsive to individual student's Individual Education/Treatment Plan. Assure that necessary information regarding student is communicated to involved staff in a timely manner.

    + Support and enhance teacher's instructional efforts by providing individual and small group tutoring. Assist teacher in preparation of curriculum materials. Perform other duties (such as maintaining decorative bulletin boards, organizing and supervising special activities, providing transportation of students as needed, assisting in outreach to parents) as assigned.

    + Maintain thorough and timely documentation of significant incidents.

    SKILL, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    + High School Diploma and pertinent experience and/or training.

    + Ability to physically restrain clients.

    + Candidates do not need their own vehicle, however, a valid NYS Driver's License is mandatory.

     

    Special – Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements

     

    + An unwavering ability to demonstrate Gateway Longview’s mission and core values effectively with clients, families, staff, and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds is imperative.

     

    We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.