TEACHER ASSISTANT

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for the class in the absence of the teacher.
• If bilingual, works with Spanish dominant children creating an “alternative placement” for children who need a bilingual placement. Calls parents when language is an issue.
• Work with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects or assignments.
• Collect and prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Aid with crisis intervention and classroom supervision.
• Aid the teacher in developing instructional behavioral objectives for IEPs.
• Aid the teacher in tracking IEP goals, taking anecdotal records, and creating student’s portfolio.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• NYS Teaching Assistant Certification at Level I or higher
• Experience working with preschoolers preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Must obtain an AA in Early Childhood/Special Education within 6 years of hire
• Complete mandatory 2 hours of training in child abuse and maltreatment identification, reporting, and prevention as well as the requirements of applicable statutes and regulations
• Timely complete all mandatory DOH, DOE and SDFS training
• Complete 15 hours of training every 24 months, including the mandatory child abuse prevention and other subjects related to child health, safety, and early childhood development (Child Care Article 47 providers only)

Physical Requirements

• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Stand; use mobility and reach with hands and arms
• Sit and stoop, kneel or crouch occasionally
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally