Teacher's Aide

Job description

Teacher Aide Position ( 1:1 and Classroom Aide)

Salary range: 20.40-25.99 per hour based on Education and Experience

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.

About us

Located in New Windsor, Kaplan Career Academy is looking for professional 1:1 Aides/Classroom Aides to work with students classified with developmental disabilities ranging in ages 13 - 21 years old. 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 Kaplan Career 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.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a positive, contributing member of the classroom team.
• Demonstrates a consistent, nurturing manner toward all children.
• Provide support to students during their lesson
• Performs classroom duties as assigned by the teacher
• 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.
• Assist in the preparation of materials needed for lesson plans.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of classroom, equipment and supplies.
• Assist with event planning
• Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Be an advocate for students with disabilities

Salary Information

Salary range: $22,028 to $27,942 from September to June (10 month contract)

*Additional 6 weeks of Summer school employment is optional at a per diem rate

Requirements

High School or GED required

1 year special education experience preferred

Required Work Hours

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

Thursday 8:00am to 3:30pm

Additional Information

• Training provided
• Union position
• Employee Retirement System Membership (optional)
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance (optional)
• 403b (optional)
• *Position does not offer health benefits at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23,028.00 - $27,942.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

School type:

• Public school
• Special education school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Windsor, NY 12553: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.40 - $25.99 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30.75 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22,028 - $27,942