LASN0292508-0059
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2024-01-31T00:00:00
The LaSalle School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Full-Time Exempt, 35hrs per week, 10-month/School Calendar). This position will report to the Director of Educational Services.Position Overview:The School Counselor supports the agency’s LaSallian mission and philosophies through providing individual and group counseling for students placed in the LaSalle Education Program. Works as a member of the Education team to support a student’s successful engagement in the educational process and supports his progress towards attaining his IEP goals. Collaborates with faculty members to assure they have the information needed to successfully work with each student. Assures parent/guardian is aware of their child’s educational needs, IEP goals, anticipated graduation credential, and the impact of his IEP Classification on his ability to function now and in the future, to enable them to support his success.Job Responsibilities (only illustrative and not all inclusive):Attend weekly Day Services and/or other education team meetings as assigned.Maintain timely accurate records of all student and family contacts, delivery of related services, significant activity, and progress.Prepare comprehensive initial progress conference notes to support student’s successful transition to our school.Prepare necessary materials for and participate in school district CSE meetings and Progress conferences.Provide required IEP counseling and document attendance/progress in CIS the student management system.Collaborate with CSE Case Manager to develop counseling goals and report IEP goal progress monitoring to the Case Manager for quarterly reports.Work closely with education staff, CSE Case Managers, and Transition Coordinator under the oversight of the Assistant Director for Pupil Services, to ensure positive interventions and delivery of needed services in an efficient and effective manner.Knowledge of and adherence to the code of ethics and standards applicable to the individual’s credentials and work duties.Work within the multidisciplinary context of the program, including, but not limited to parents/guardians, placing districts, collateral service providers and probation officers.Collaborates to develop re-entry plans, safety contracts, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavioral Interventions Plans as need is determined by the CSE. This includes oversight and progress monitoring.Develop, update, and distribute student ICMPs.Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications (Experience & Education):Qualifications - Required:Master’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s Degree in School Counseling. Experience working with at-risk students with emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges is preferred.Commitment to support the agency's LaSallien Mission and ValuesMission: Through a dedicated and capable community of staff and associates, inspired by the faith and vision of Saint John Baptist de LaSalle, LaSalle School provides therapeutic, educational and supportive services designed to accomplish positive, personal growth and lasting change in the lives of youth and families in need.At LaSalle School, we are committed to working with youth who are at jeopardy as a result of serious concerns for safety, well-being, and permanency. For more than a century and a half, we have looked into the eyes of children to assure them they will be well cared for and their needs will be met regardless of the circumstances that brought us into their lives. Within the therapeutic relationships we strive to create, lasting change is possible because children and their families experience stability, build upon their strengths, and find reasons to be confident and optimistic about their futures. Qualifications - Preferred:New York State School Counselor Certification is preferred.About the Agency:The LaSalle School is a highly regarded, and nationally accredited provider of therapeutic, educational and supportive services designed to accomplish positive, personal growth and lasting change in the lives of youth and families in need. With over a third of our staff employed 10 + years with the agency, many of our employees find this work to be extremely fulfilling and choose to make this a lifelong career. Here at LaSalle, we take pride in our people who share our commitment to the core values of integrity, mutual respect, fairness, and communication. LaSalle School offers competitive compensation and benefits, excellent learning, and development opportunities.Benefits:Paid Time Off:13 paid holidays a year, 3 personal days, 10 sick days per year and other leave time available dependent on the circumstances.Benefits & Perks:Health/Medical Insurance - Single (LaSalle covers 100% of cost) / 2-person/family (LaSalle covers 50% of coverage)Dental Insurance - Single (LaSalle covers 100% of cost) / 2-person/family (LaSalle covers 50% of cost)Life Insurance - LaSalle covers 100% of cost at $50,000. Additional coverage can be purchased by employee at cost to employee.Flexible Spending and Cafeteria Plans - Employee covers 100% of costVision Insurance - Employee covers 100% of costShort Term Disability - Employee covers 100% of costCancer Care and Accident Care plans - Employee covers 100% of costRetirement: LaSalle covers 100% of contribution to Pension, 403b option available to staff - 100% contribution is employee responsibilityTuition Reimbursement/Educational Loan Assistance ProgramFederal Loan Forgiveness Programs - As a non-profit organization, LaSalle School qualifies as an organization to help college debt forgiven over the course of a set number of years--federal requirements must be meet by employee.During the first three to six months of employment, LaSalle will ensure that you have the necessary training, which is 100% covered by LaSalle; to be successful in the new position.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)In partnership with the College of St. Rose; use of Health Center: Pool, Gym, Fitness/Workout Room(s) and The Neil Hellman Library at no charge. Conveniently each are directly across the street from the organization.Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner in the cafeteria at no cost to the employee during your shift/breaks at LaSalle.
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