SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ASSISTANT – SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

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.

What You Bring To Brightway Living & Learning

• A high school diploma
• Experience working with children and/or individuals with disabilities is preferable
• Willingness to attend in-services training
• Willingness to attain the NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (At least 9 college credits required after working with a NYS Level 1 certificate for 1 year)
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

What You'll Do

• Assist the teacher in implementing IEP’s
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher
• Absorb and help 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

Why You'll Love This Job

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You

• Comprehensive Paid Training
• 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