INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (TUTOR, EDUCATOR, SPED) - SCHOOL PROGRAM

Description

Job Schedule : Part Time

Standard Hours : 36

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details : M - F

8am - 3 : 45pm

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common : Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.

We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network as an Instructional Aide.

For over 60 years, St. Vincents Special Needs Services (SVSNS) has been a trusted provider of specialized services for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and complex medical needs, such as cerebral palsy, acute brain injury, neuromuscular disorders and autism spectrum disorders.

Each year, more than 400 children, adults and their families receive services from the organization. As a private provider of residential services for DDS, SVSNS group homes are licensed by DDS and proudly hold the distinction of consistently attaining maximum licensure and accreditation status.

Today, we operate 8 fully accessible licensed Adult group homes (each house is home to six residents) in six communities : Bridgeport, Monroe, Shelton, Stratford, Newtown and Trumbull.

Job Summary : Assists with the planning and implementation of school activities for children.

Responsibilities :

• Creates opportunities for enhancing student skills.
• Plans and implements activities that are consistent with student abilities, interests and educational plans.
• Assists with school inclusion, inclusion in alternate school settings, the development of appropriate curriculum, workshop / life skills, speech and language, art, music, and adaptive physical education.
• Provide staff in-services.
• Maintains data and other records according to protocol.
• Acts as substitute in absence of the teacher.
• Encourages student independence in communication, decision making and other activities.
• Displays enthusiasm and appropriate energy level to maintain students motivation, cooperation, and participation.
• Plans and implements activities that are consistent with student abilities, interests, ad educational plans.
• Participates in arrival and dismissal practices.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelors degree required.

Work Experience : 2 years experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.