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:
Work Location: On the road
