SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ASSISTANT – SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

About the role

Teaching Assistants in the School Age Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom. Teaching Assistants are offered on-going trainings and support provided by board certified behavior analysts and other qualified professionals to enhance and maximize career growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing IEP’s.
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in conducting basic instructional activities and helping with student safety and supervision.
• Attend and pass all required in-services and trainings.
• Participate in performance reviews/discussions.
• Accept assignments in varying classes, in accordance with the program’s need to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with all policies contained in the School Age Program Handbook for Staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrate an interest in working with students with disabilities (preferable).
• Experience working with children and or individuals with disabilities (preferable).
• Willing to attend in-services training.
• Willing to attain the NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (At least 9 college credits required after working with a NYS Level 1 certificate for 1 year).
• Demonstrate good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
• Lift/Move 20 lbs. (mats).
• Run after student up to 500 feet.
• Run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet.
• Kneel, twist and bend.
• Respond to fire alarms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules to support your life.

Pay

$18.25 - $21.90/hour

Schedule

Per Diem