TEACHING ASSISTANT PART TIME - SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

The Role

Teaching Assistants in the Children’s Day 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.

The school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis.

What You'll Do

• Absorb and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in conducting basic instructional activities and in helping with the safety and supervision of students.
• Accept assignments in varying classes, in accordance with the need of the program to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
• Supervise the Substitute Teacher Assistant in the Teacher’s absence.
• Accompany assigned students if they leave the building for programmatic or emergency reasons.
• Be familiar and act in accordance with all policies contained in the School Age Program's Handbook for Staff.
• Participate in performance reviews/discussions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To Brightway

• A high school diploma required.
• Teaching Assistant 27.5(DDITA) must complete requirements outlined by NYSED and apply for Teaching Assistant Level I certification within 6 months of employment and receive certification within 1 year.

What You Must Be Able To Do

• Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
• Lift/move 20 lbs. (mats)
• Run after a student up to 500 feet.
• Run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet.
• Kneel, twist and bend

Qualifications

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training.
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• Paid time off for school breaks!