RBT/ NYS Certified Teaching Assistant- Locust Valley, NY

About the role

Location: Locust Valley, NY. Status: Part‑time hourly, school calendar with potential for extended school year. Hours: Monday‑Friday (stable 30+ hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services and support to students under the supervision of a certified teacher
• Help prepare teaching materials and environment to support instruction
• Familiarity with basic behavior intervention strategies and principles
• Participate in maintaining data collection to ensure success of academic and behavioral plans
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and staff
• Possibility of assisting in managing the behaviors of students and crisis intervention
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate

Requirements

• RBT credential & Teaching Assistant Certification: Level I, Level II, Level III or Pre‑Professional (mandatory)
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate’s preferred)
• Reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum (a plus)
• Bilingual (a plus)

Skills

• Passionate to work with children, families and therapists
• Work directly with student and/or classroom
• Sterling values, high integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exposure to maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent time management/organizational skills
• Act with humility and grace
• Empathetic and considerate of others
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment

Benefits

• Paid sick and safe leave (consistent with state and local regulations)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program
• Opportunities for RBT & BCBA supervision
• Opportunities to earn PDU's for RBT's

Pay

$25–$28 per hour (rate determined by experience and certification held)

Schedule

Part‑time hourly, school calendar with potential for extended school year; Monday‑Friday, stable 30+ hours per week.