Teacher Assistant-ESCS White Plains Campus

About the role

Provide instructional and non-instructional services to students in assigned groups of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or school-age children under the general supervision of a certified special education teacher.

Responsibilities

• Understand and promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.
• Assist the special education teacher in implementing IEP and IFSP goals for each student in the assigned classroom as detailed in the weekly lesson plan.
• Act in the capacity of a substitute teacher, in the absence of a classroom teacher, as per New York State Education Department regulations.
• Collaborate with the classroom team in designing lesson plan activities based on knowledge of children with special needs and child development.
• Work with individual and/or small groups of students on learning goals during classroom activities as directed by the teacher and/or related service therapists.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining accurate classroom documentation (student attendance and health checks, observational record keeping for IEP/IFSP goal tracking, classroom housekeeping tasks, etc.).
• Transport students to and from school, ensuring they are seated securely and have all necessary adapted equipment in working order.
• Work collaboratively with the classroom team to maintain an organized and safe learning environment (being aware of classroom activities and location of children at all times; anticipating and responding to individual needs of all children; ensuring all equipment is in working order; sanitizing toys and other equipment according to Coleman policy).
• Carry out standards for customer service, quality improvement, professional development, environmental, safety, and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance, and all other John A. Coleman policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their families.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the leadership team in creating and implementing a school-wide Professional Development Plan.
• Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• A valid New York State Teacher Assistant Certification.
• Experience with children and/or with special needs.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this School, which includes a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the student’s blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of students, if necessary.

Working Conditions

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Pay

$24.80 per hour.