SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ASSISTANT – SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

About the Role

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non‑profit provider of human services on Long Island, offering educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65‑year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. Teaching Assistants in the School Age Program work in an ungraded, self‑contained classroom, applying principles of applied behavior analysis and receiving ongoing training from board‑certified behavior analysts and other qualified professionals. The school programs operate on a 12‑month calendar.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing IEPs.
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Conduct basic instructional activities and help ensure student safety and supervision.
• Attend and pass all required in‑services and trainings.
• Participate in performance reviews and discussions.
• Accept assignments in varying classes to maintain proper staff‑to‑student ratios.
• Follow all policies contained in the School Age Program Handbook for Staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Interest in working with students with disabilities (preferred).
• Experience working with children and/or individuals with disabilities (preferred).
• Willingness to attend in‑service training.
• Commitment to attain NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (at least 9 college credits required after one year with a NYS Level 1 certificate).
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Move or push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lb.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 lb (e.g., mats).
• Run after a student up to 500 ft and run to a classroom in need up to 500 ft.
• Kneel, twist, and bend as required.
• Respond to fire alarms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive paid training.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• Flexible schedules supporting work‑life balance.
• Supportive team of passionate, dedicated colleagues.
• Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with individuals and families.
• Professional development and ongoing learning.
• Deep sense of job satisfaction from making a difference.

Pay

Per Diem, hourly rate $18.25 – $21.90 per hour.

Schedule

Shifts available on a Per Diem basis.