Classroom Instructional Assistant

Job Summary

Under general supervision, Direct Support Professionals in our Education program, participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. They assist the Academic Teacher in implementing instructional and therapeutic activities. They may assist with writing lesson plans and preparing instructional materials to support instruction. They assist the Academic Teacher with assessing progress (analysis of data) and modifying teaching techniques to promote achievement of each assigned client’s established goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
• Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
• Supports client health and hygiene.
• Utilizes infection control procedures.
• Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
• Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
• Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients.
• Implements planned activities throughout the workday.
• Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment.
• Builts trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
• Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
• Manages behavioral crisis safely.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.
• Sites Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances.
• Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
• Affirms a clean and organized residence/classroom.
• Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes, assists with meal preparation.
• Provides transportation / community mobility.
• Aids with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.

Minimum Training And Experience

• A bachelor's degree in human services; or an associate's degree and 3 months experience working with children; or be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. and 6 months experience working with children.
• Must be 19 years of age.
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must demonstrate moderate computer skills – how to log-in, how to navigate the Web for information, how to start and save a document in Microsoft WORD, and has basic keyboarding skills.

Compensation

Starting at $17 up to $22.00/hour based on experience and qualifications plus opportunity for overtime and shift differentials! Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered. Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr. weekday evenings & overnight from 3:30p - 7:00a & $3.00/hr. weekends starting Fri 3:30p through Mon 7:00a

Employee Benefits

• Caring for You, So You can Care for Others: Free meals during shift, as available
• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or interview process please contact us at hr@grafton.org

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success

• Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training!
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
• If you are interested in applying for federal student loan forgiveness, you may be eligible for this benefit.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace!