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DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINER/DSP (Full-Time)

The Developmental Trainer I of the Developmental Training Program has the responsibility of providing direct care and training for the individuals served. He/She is directly responsible to the Program Supervisor.  This position is located at our Alton facility.

DSP FLOAT SUPERVISOR (Direct Support Professional) (Part-time)

Weekend Relief Supervisor - work PRN, hours will be offered and can be accepted or denied for a flexible work schedule. Hours can include filling in for the full-time staff in group homes during the afternoon, overnight or weekends.  Provide quality care to each individual resident in the group home, assure medications are given as prescribed.

Teacher's Aide (Full-time)

Assist children in arrival at school and departure from school, i.e. loading/unloading

buses, checking school bags, removing coats, etc.  Participate in rotating of nap duty in classrooms.  Participate in supervising large group activities as directed by classroom teacher.

Assist in lifting and carrying of students who weigh up to 150 pounds.  Assist in preparing the classroom for any activities scheduled (cook day, decorating bulletin boards, walls, art projects, etc.).  Assist in cleaning and disinfecting the room on a daily basis.  Assist in preparing charts on a monthly/weekly basis (potty charts, changing diapers, depending on individual needs of the student.  Assist children in toileting needs, i.e. placing on potty, changing diapers, depending on

individual needs of the student.  Assist children as needed during snacks and lunches.  Assist students in all areas of self-help and functioning living skills.  Maintain confidentiality at-all-times.

Develop, secure and maintain materials as assigned by classroom teacher.  All other duties as assigned.

Teacher - Special Education (Full-Time)

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of the broad range of educational/treatment programs that meet the needs of the students served, and their families. He or she is directly responsible to the Principal/Assistant Principal. 

Agency Responsibilities

• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training sessions as directed by the Executive

             Director.

• Be available to assist in general development of programs and services offered by the agency.
• Comply with agency personnel policy and other directives as assigned.

              School Responsibilities

• Assess students to determine their skill levels, abilities and deficit areas.
• Develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for students, which addresses their individual needs.
• Implement and supervise the implementation of student programs as identified in the goals and objectives listed in a student's IEP.
• Manage the classroom by supervising assigned teacher aides and volunteers.
• Assist in lifting and carrying of students who weigh up to 150 pounds.
• Assist children in toileting needs, i.e. placing on potty, changing diapers, depending on individual needs of the student.
• Maintain student classroom files and program folders.
• Complete all required reports, forms, charts, etc. (Daily Student Attendance, Seizure

             Reports, Incident Reports, IEP's, Parent Reports, Home Visit Reports, etc.)

• Attend and participate in certified staff meetings.
• Attend all school in-services.
• Maintain a working relationship with parents.
• Evaluate teacher aides as designated by the Director of School Services.
• Assist in developing and executing Behavior Intervention Plans and other plans as developed by therapists (in addition to IEP).
• Implement and supervise feeding/feeding program.
• Supervise cleanliness of classroom and assigned school area.
• All other duties as assigned.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Full-Time)

The Occupational Therapist has the responsibility for consultation with staff to prescribe occupational therapy activities such as positioning, feeding, and the use of adaptive equipment. He or she is directly responsible to the Principal/Assistant Principal. 

Agency Responsibilities

• Attend all in-service training sessions and other scheduled meetings as directed by Executive Director.
• Comply with agency personnel policies and other duties/directives as assigned.

             School Responsibilities

• Supervise and consult with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Evaluate students as referred.
• Develop and maintain OT goals and programs for all students receiving OT services.
• Consult with classroom staff, support staff and parents as needed.
• Design and fabricate appropriate adaptive equipment.
• Assist children in toileting needs, i.e. placing on potty, changing diapers, depending on individual needs of the student.
• Design and coordinate home care programs with child and family.
• Make recommendations to administration regarding OT and related issues.
• Attend all parent conferences as needed.
• Provide in-service and training for specific OT related areas.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.