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Kenneth B. Clark Academy

Teacher Aide Position (1 to 1 and Classroom Aide)

Salary range: $20.40-$25.99 per hour based on education and experience (September to June, summer hours also available)

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am to 2:45pm

Thursday 8:00am to 3:30pm

*You must be able to work Monday to Friday.

*You must be able to work the hours posted.

Welcome!

Overlooking the scenic Hudson River, Kenneth B. Clark Academy is a special education school that caters to day and residential students with clinically complex needs. This institution offers traditional studies alongside Community-based instruction, Life and vocational classes, and a Transition program designed to provide career development and occupational education.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Lively atmosphere

We are looking for a caring and dedicated individual to join Clark Academy as a Teacher's Aide.

You'll work in close proximity to our educators and you'll take on a number of tasks surrounding school activities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with special education students in a classroom and community environment, possess strong communication skills, able to track student behavior. While this is primarily a student support role, Teacher's Aides also support school events, classroom management, and collaborative projects during the school day. Additionally, our staff are proficient in a range of techniques, including RBT, DBT and TCI.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a consistent, nurturing manner toward all children.
• Provide support to students during their lesson
• Assists the children throughout the day as directed by the Special Education Teacher or Administrator
• Supervises assigned child at all times (with the exception of lunch break, meetings and/or training), including during busing and transitional activities.
• Shares all relevant information related to assigned child with the teachers, therapy staff and/or psychologist.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of classroom, equipment and supplies.
• Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Be an advocate for students with disabilities

Qualifications:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• ABA experience is a plus.
• Passion for working with children and helping them learn and grow
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to connect with students on an individual level
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a dynamic classroom environment
• Experience taking data daily.
• Flexible to work with every student in the class.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.40 - $25.99 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• Public school
• Special education school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26