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Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies
• Assist with bussing at arrival and dismissal
• Follow lead of classroom teacher
• Implement outlined behavior treatment plans
• Supervise children during classroom activities
• Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IFSP/IEP goals
• Assist children in all daily living activities
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
• Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
• Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
• Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
• Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum 6 college credits
• Must possess NYS Level I Teaching Assistant certification within 6 months from entering this position

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

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