Teacher Assistant (Level 1)

Core Responsibilities

• Aid in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with IEP goals and plans.
• Act as back-up in absence of the teacher.
• Contribute to lesson planning.
• Provide individual and group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Implement the students’ IEP’s, lesson plans, and behavior plans.
• Assist the team in planning and implementation of classroom activities.
• Maintain records and charts.
• Participate in activities as part of the classroom team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees.
• Promote and oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals we support through use of written, verbal procedures, safety equipment, and awareness of any potential dangers.
• Attend to personal, self-care and other program needs that the people we support cannot independently accomplish.
• Keep the nursing team advised of medical and dietary concerns.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification or documentation verifying that all requirements have been met and submitted to NYSED Office of Teaching.
• Valid NYS classroom teacher’s certificate.
• Maintain Valid Level I Teacher Assistant Certification.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and salary including a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits, and generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Retail 403(b) plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous Paid Time Off Plans (Sick, Vacation, and Employee Leave).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Service Awards.
• Employee Appreciation Events.
• Employee Discounts.

Schedule

Travel is required. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.