TEACHER ASSISTANT PARAPROFESSIONAL - PRESCHOOL ($3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assumes 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.
• Works with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects or assignments.
• Collects and prepares instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Affords assistance with crisis intervention and classroom supervision.
• Affords assistance to the teacher in the development of instructional behavioral objectives for IEPs.
• Affords assistance to the teacher with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance.
• Provides physical “hands-on” intervention when necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Level I or higher NYS Teaching Assistant Certification
• Experience working with preschoolers preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
• Completes mandatory 2 hours of training in child abuse and maltreatment identification, reporting, and prevention as well as the requirements of applicable statutes and regulations
• Completes mandatory CTLE requirements as per certification held

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds
• Able to provide "hands-on" intervention if necessary
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Stand; use mobility and reach with hands and arms
• Sit and stoop, kneel or crouch occasionally