Personal Care Associates Inc., - We are hiring 4 CNA/IA's to work for a school in Worcester, MA with students who have behavioral & social / emotional disorders.

Monday - Friday hours are 9a - 4p

Responsibilities Include:

Provide behavioral and learning support, instruction, and monitoring of students with autism and/or social emotional / behavioral needs.
Assist the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons with individual and small groups of students in all content areas and other activities associated with the curriculum.
Assist in preparation and inventory of instructional materials and the setting-up operating and maintenance of various learning aids, and equipment.
Assist with and/or monitor transitions and activities of daily living and assist with personal care as needed.
Assist in the supervision of breakfast and/or lunch periods and assemblies, and cleaning up of work areas.
Assist the classroom teacher in clerical work which may include, but not limited to, recording daily attendance, detail history cards, cataloging and filing instructional materials.
Participate and contribute to weekly, monthly and long-range planning with the classroom teacher for instructional activities such as observing special days and events, field trips and visits and school-wide activities such as health testing, etc.
Contribute to enrichment activities by sharing special talents and abilities which may include the areas of art, music, cooking, etc., consistent with policies of the CMSEC.
Assist the classroom teacher during the work day in fostering greater understanding within the school-community by means of open communications with school personnel, students, parents and other interested community residents.
Assist the classroom teacher in the supervision of children at work or play to provide the teacher an opportunity to work with small groups or individuals.
Serve as the chief source of information and assist any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
Perform duty work (lunch, recess, line, and bus) as assigned by the program director.
Address and handle students with behavioral issues following directions from the teacher; perform de-escalation strategies and physical supports (as a last resort), with non-violent physical restraint strategies.
Performing duties associated within specialty areas of assignment. This may include those instructional assistants who are assigned to special projects, including grant programs that require specialized training and duties.
Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.
Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Requires a High School diploma OR equivalent
CNA Certified - Must be up to date and in good standing in the state of MA
Minimum 6 months to 1+ year experience
CPR Certified (or ability to obtain this certification)
Fully Vaccinated, with booster shot and can provide a Covid-19 Vaccination Card.
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Please call the office with any questions you may have or to set up an interview (978) 735-6935.

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location: On the road

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