Certified Teacher Assistant

The Center helps children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams through programs that support living, working, learning, and recreational opportunities in their chosen community. Our vision is to support people through teams dedicated to excellence, innovation, respect, kindness, and open communication. We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging workplace where every voice is valued and are committed to advocacy for people with disabilities through full equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Work on specific IEP goals or curriculum objectives during 1:1 and small group sessions.
• Support social goals within small group instruction.
• Address vocational and/or adaptive goals as indicated on the student’s IEP.
• Assist the teacher in running small or large group lessons.
• Support specific behavior plans, PECS, and/or activity schedules.
• Assist the teacher in using augmentative communication devices.
• Help with data collection to track all IEP goals and curriculum objectives.
• Assist the teacher in planning lessons based on IEP goals, curriculum objectives, and NYS standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• NYS Assistant Teacher Certification (Level I, II, or III):
  • Level I: High School Diploma, School Violence Workshop, Child Abuse Workshop, Dignity Workshop (DASA), and fingerprint clearance.
  • Level II: All Level I requirements plus nine semester hours of college and one year as a teacher assistant.
  • Level III: All Level II requirements plus eighteen college credits and one year as a teacher assistant.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experience with vocational and/or functional academics/life skills preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as twisting, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, sitting, walking, driving, and standing for prolonged periods.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Good written and/or verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 24/7 virtual care.
• Generous PTO package.
• Paid holidays and school breaks.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching.
• Paid training and career development.
• $5,000 per year for tuition and certification assistance.
• Career growth: 80% of roles filled through internal promotions.
• NADSP credentialing with up to $3,250 in rewards.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

• Full-Time: Monday–Friday, 8:40 AM–3:20 PM.