Job Purpose

Responsible for teaching all academic subjects and life skills, modifying when necessary to meet the individual needs of students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use appropriate methodologies when working with students such as Applied Behavior Analysis or Collaborative Problem Solving or any agreed upon method which acts in the best interest of the student
• Create an authentic environment by displaying student work and projects both in and out of the classroom
• Maintain a consistent and safe environment for the students
• Plan daily lessons which meet the needs of individual students as well as appropriate group lessons
• Modify any materials needed to successfully teach students
• Maintain accurate records by recording relevant information in each students’ binder
• Write annual reports for each student following specific guidelines
• Participate in and Implement the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans for each student
• Administer assessments to evaluate student progress and identify areas of deficit or concern
• Collaborate with other professionals including guidance, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, behavior specialists, and vocational directors to create a team approach
• Communicate as directed with parents
• Promote health and safety concepts and social interaction with other students
• Participate in all necessary trainings, team meetings, community activities and school functions
• Communicate regularly with supervisors regarding classroom dynamics and student development
• Conduct weekly daily meetings with classroom staff
• Manage and evaluate performance of classroom staff to include teacher assistant and paraprofessionals
• Responsible to follow directives given by administration and duties assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, special education or related field or professional certification required
• Master’s Degree in special education preferred
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum preferred
• Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred
• Experience in assessment and report writing preferred

Working Conditions

• Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
• School / Classroom setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child

Job Purpose

Responsible for supporting the teacher who is teaching students on the Autism Spectrum who may demonstrate academic, behavioral, and/or social deficits. Teaching all academic subjects and life skills, modifying when necessary to meet the individual needs of students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in using appropriate methodologies when working with students such as Applied Behavior Analysis or Collaborative Problem Solving or any agreed upon method which acts in the best interest of the student
• Create an authentic environment by displaying student work and projects both in and out of the classroom
• Maintain a consistent and safe environment for the students
• Support the teacher in planning and executing daily lessons which meet the needs of individual students as well as appropriate group lessons
• Modify any materials needed to successfully teach students
• Maintain accurate records by recording relevant information in each students’ binder
• Write annual reports for each student following specific guidelines
• Support the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans for each student
• Administer assessments to evaluate student progress and identify areas of deficit or concern
• Collaborate with other professionals including guidance, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, behavior specialists, and vocational directors to create a team approach
• Promote health and safety concepts and social interaction with other students
• Participate in all necessary trainings, team meetings, community activities and school functions
• Communicate regularly with supervisors regarding classroom dynamics and student development
• Complete daily attendance reports
• Supervise and assist students in bathroom activities including hourly diaper checks/ diaper changing (when required)
• Supervise all mealtime activities including cleaning up after snacks and meals
• Assist in rest time by putting out / putting away cots, folding of blankets and washing and returning bottles (when required)
• Assisting in the ordered arrangement, appearance and learning environment of the rooms to include sweeping floors, cleaning counters, shelves, refrigerators, microwaves etc.
• Attendance at all staff meetings, required workshops and open houses

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Teaching Assistant Skills Test (ATAS) preferred
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum preferred

Working Conditions

• Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
• School / Classroom setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child

Job Purpose

Assist the classroom teacher and teacher assistant in the attainment of student goals for students on the Autism Spectrum who may demonstrate academic, behavioral, and/or social deficits with the goal to assist the student in functioning as independently as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent and safe environment for the students
• Assists and accompanies children in all activities throughout the day
• Always maintain positive and supportive communication with every student regardless of their behaviors
• Support the teacher / teacher assistant in delivering an education curriculum to meet child's needs through an individual or small group setting
• Support the teacher / teacher assistant in implement the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and behavior plans for each student.
• Assist in the daily planning of classroom and outdoor activities
• Promote health and safety concepts and social interaction with other students
• Assists teacher in devising strategies to reinforce materials and skills to students
• Operates and cares for equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by teacher
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction
• Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work
• Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills, special events and field trips
• Accompany assigned student at all times, whether it is in the hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria, free time, etc. (as required by teacher)
• Keeps bulletin boards and classroom displays up to date
• Administers, scores and records achievements and diagnostic tests
• Takes daily data accurately to inform Behavior Intervention Plans
• Assists with large group activities as per teacher’s directive which may include reading to students, listening to students’ read and participating in other forms of oral communication with students
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers and supervises test taking and make-up work as assigned by the teacher
• Checks and records student attendance
• Alerts teacher to any problems or special information about individual students
• Serves as the chief source of information and helps the substitute teacher in the absence of the regular teacher
• Participates in service training programs as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus at least 30 credits from an accredited institution required
• Teaching Assistant Skills Test (ATAS) preferred
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum preferred

Working Conditions

• Monday – Friday / 8am – 3:00pm
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
• School / Classroom setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child

Job Purpose

Provide speech therapy support to children ages 4-21. The Speech Pathologist will regularly collaborate with other disciplines and services at departmental and system levels. Speech Pathologist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential and the ideal candidate will have experience with screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, and therapeutic intervention for students with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Speech and Language pathologists will promote optimal function and engagement in meaningful activities.
• They will provide support to families, and collaborate with other disciplines, as needed in order to address goals and objectives as indicated in each student's IFSP or IEP.
• Provide speech and language therapy/evaluations for language, auditory processing disorder, articulation, and voice fluency
• Work with children who have autism
• Utilize behavior management techniques
• Write evaluations and progress reports
• Consult and collaborate with parents, school teachers, and fellow colleagues
• In compliance with state and local requirements, each therapist will be responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation regarding student services and subsequent needs

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
• New York State licensure in Speech and Language Pathology
• TSSLD certification preferred

Working Conditions

• Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
• School / Classroom setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child

Job Purpose

Provide services to children with disabilities and to educate staff on the needs of the students. COTA’s will be supervised by the Lead Occupational Therapist and will follow a treatment plan/IEP goals developed to improve, develop, restore, or maintain a child’s active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play in educational environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct service according to a written treatment plan/IEP that the OT develops alone or with the OTA.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees.
• Maintains records and documentation.
• Recommends modification of treatment approaches to the OT to reflect the child’s changing needs.
• Communicates and interacts with other team members, school personnel, and families in collaboration with an OT.
• Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory.
• Develop and maintain a daily schedule, which includes sites, students/classrooms and other activities/duties.
• Collaborate with OT a minimum of twice monthly.
• Other responsibilities related to the position as shall be assigned by the Director of Therapeutic Services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a NYS COTA License that is not expired and registered
• A.S. in Occupational Therapy
• Must have sensory knowledge
• Experience working with children with disabilities is a plus
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a passion for working with children
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Working Conditions

• Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
• School / Classroom setting

Physical Requirements

• The job may require lifting up to 25lbs
• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child

Job Purpose

Responsible for teaching all academic subjects and life skills, modifying when necessary to meet the individual needs of students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use appropriate methodologies when working with students such as Applied Behavior Analysis or Collaborative Problem Solving or any agreed upon method which acts in the best interest of the student
• Create an authentic environment by displaying student work and projects both in and out of the classroom
• Maintain a consistent and safe environment for the students
• Plan daily lessons which meet the needs of individual students as well as appropriate group lessons
• Modify any materials needed to successfully teach students
• Maintain accurate records by recording relevant information in each students’ binder
• Write annual reports for each student following specific guidelines
• Participate in and Implement the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans for each student
• Administer assessments to evaluate student progress and identify areas of deficit or concern
• Collaborate with other professionals including guidance, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, behavior specialists, and vocational directors to create a team approach
• Communicate as directed with parents
• Promote health and safety concepts and social interaction with other students
• Participate in all necessary trainings, team meetings, community activities and school functions
• Communicate regularly with supervisors regarding classroom dynamics and student development
• Conduct weekly daily meetings with classroom staff
• Manage and evaluate performance of classroom staff to include teacher assistant and paraprofessionals
• Responsible to follow directives given by administration and duties assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, special education or related field or professional certification required
• Master’s Degree in special education preferred
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum preferred
• Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred
• Experience in assessment and report writing preferred

Working Conditions

• Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
• School / Classroom setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child

Job Purpose

Assist the classroom teacher and teacher assistant in the attainment of student goals for students on the Autism Spectrum who may demonstrate academic, behavioral, and/or social deficits with the goal to assist the student in functioning as independently as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent and safe environment for the students
• Assists and accompanies children in all activities throughout the day
• Always maintain positive and supportive communication with every student regardless of their behaviors
• Support the teacher / teacher assistant in delivering an education curriculum to meet child's needs through an individual or small group setting
• Support the teacher / teacher assistant in implement the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and behavior plans for each student.
• Assist in the daily planning of classroom and outdoor activities
• Promote health and safety concepts and social interaction with other students
• Assists teacher in devising strategies to reinforce materials and skills to students
• Operates and cares for equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by teacher
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction
• Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work
• Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills, special events and field trips
• Accompany assigned student at all times, whether it is in the hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria, free time, etc. (as required by teacher)
• Keeps bulletin boards and classroom displays up to date
• Administers, scores and records achievements and diagnostic tests
• Takes daily data accurately to inform Behavior Intervention Plans
• Assists with large group activities as per teacher’s directive which may include reading to students, listening to students’ read and participating in other forms of oral communication with students
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers and supervises test taking and make-up work as assigned by the teacher
• Checks and records student attendance
• Alerts teacher to any problems or special information about individual students
• Serves as the chief source of information and helps the substitute teacher in the absence of the regular teacher
• Participates in service training programs as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus at least 30 credits from an accredited institution required
• Teaching Assistant Skills Test (ATAS) preferred
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum preferred

Working Conditions

• Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
• School / Classroom setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child

Job Description:

Responsible for leadership and direction of programming and ensures operational excellence

Ensures that all therapeutic services are provided in accordance with policies and procedures

Oversees appropriate allocation of resources

Provides ongoing direction and supervision of clinical providers

Adheres to high standards of customer satisfaction

Operates in compliance with state and federal regulations

Oversees business development and ensures financial success of the company

Directs the business development activities of the organization and drives new sales for the company

Plans and coordinates the implementation of business plans and the penetration of new markets

Responsible for obtaining and keeping certification/license of insurance approve site

Drives increased revenue and profit to achieve continuous company growth

Takes ownership of the management of the sales and marketing functions of the business

Provides market feedback to executive management regarding competitive offerings, prospect needs and generate product development ideas

Reports to Executive Director

Duties:

• Directs, establishes, maintains, and plans the overall goals for the company in line with strategic growth.
• Identifies potential business partners and negotiates agreements.
• Works with product development, marketing and sales aligned with the company's growth strategy
• Increase revenue by accepting alternative methods of payment, including medical insurance.
• Include company as an insurance approved site by obtaining and or keeping medical provider status.
• Oversees all compliance with federal and state regulations in accordance with the professional code of ethics for each discipline.
• Ensures financial success of the center by effective management of resources, productivity, and assurance of appropriate coding and billing of therapeutic services
• Assures clinical excellence by facilitating program development
• Supervises and oversees all employee relations and professional service contracts
• Enforces policies with authority to issue Disciplinary Action Reports as needed.
• Responsible for performance evaluation and analysis of provider’s performance
• Responsible for overseeing inventory, procurement of equipment and scheduling maintenance
• Manage customer service relations
• Measure, analyze and evaluate clinical outcomes, operational data, and communicate results effectively.
• Active member of public relations initiatives and promotional campaigns
• Ensure account payables and receivables are submitted to accounting in a timely fashion
• Motivate and mentor staff and providers to achieve clinical excellence
• Maintenance of the physical environment including space allocation, equipment maintenance in accordance with OSHA, state and company policies and procedures.

Requirements for a Business Development Director

• Graduate degree from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of leadership/directing experience
• At least three (3) years experience in a school setting with special education students
• Knowledge of therapeutic services for individuals on the autism spectrum
• Experience in managing medical insurance billing
• Knowledge of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and Office of Provisional Remedy’s policies and procedures
• Professional and accurate verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English
• Ability to multitask, self manage and direct, and comfortable with public speaking engagements
• Ability to work with budgets and financial reporting.

Job Purpose

The Gersh Organization is dedicated to changing the lives of children on the autism spectrum. Our team of professionals is committed to providing opportunities, inspiration, and guidance for every child to reach their full potential, regardless of the challenges they face. With our family of programs in various locations on Long Island and in Puerto Rico, Gersh is the leading provider of educational and support services for children on the autism spectrum and their families.

We are seeking a full-time Paraprofessional for our West Hills Academy program in Huntington, NY. West Hills Academy is a private alternative school that specializes in meeting the needs of students for whom the traditional classroom is not working. The Paraprofessional will assist the classroom teacher and teacher assistant in the attainment of student goals for students who may demonstrate academic, behavioral, and/or social deficits with the intent to assist the student in functioning as independently as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent and safe environment for the students
• Assists and accompanies children in all activities throughout the day
• Always maintain positive and supportive communication with every student regardless of their behaviors
• Support the teacher / teacher assistant in delivering an education curriculum to meet child's needs through an individual or small group setting
• Support the teacher / teacher assistant in implement the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and behavior plans for each student
• Assist in the daily planning of classroom and outdoor activities
• Promote health and safety concepts and social interaction with other students
• Assists teacher in devising strategies to reinforce materials and skills to students
• Operates and cares for equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by teacher
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction
• Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work
• Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills, special events and field trips
• Accompany assigned student at all times, whether it is in the hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria, free time, etc. (as required by teacher)
• Keeps bulletin boards and classroom displays up to date
• Administers, scores and records achievements and diagnostic tests
• Takes daily data accurately to inform Behavior Intervention Plans
• Assists with large group activities as per teacher’s directive which may include reading to students, listening to students’ read and participating in other forms of oral communication with students
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers and supervises test taking and make-up work as assigned by the teacher
• Checks and records student attendance
• Alerts teacher to any problems or special information about individual students
• Serves as the chief source of information and helps the substitute teacher in the absence of the regular teacher
• Participates in service training programs as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• Teaching Assistant Skills Test (ATAS) preferred
• Experience working with children with academic, behavioral, and/or social deficits preferred

Working Conditions

• Monday - Friday / 8:00am - 3:00pm
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
• School / Classroom setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child