What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant position at New Story Family of Schools?
Teaching Assistant at Rebecca Schools
1 Bradford Rd Mount Vernon, NY 10553, USA
Rebecca School is an independent, private therapeutic day school for children ages 3 to 21, promoting the education and development of children with neurodevelopmental delays of relating and communicating, including autism spectrum disorders. Rebecca school was founded in 2006 and utilizes the DIRFloortime® model (Developmental, Individual-difference, Relationship-based) developed by Stanley Greenspan, M.D.
What we offer:
- Compensation: $40,000 - $45,000 salary based on education level (minimum of a bachelor’s degree) and experience.
- Consistent Pay: Bi-weekly pay schedule.
- Professional Development: In-house, as well as access to ongoing professional development and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with generous conference stipend.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays that align with school calendar.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education in a related field.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with an option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Attends and participates in classroom/team meetings, child review meetings, staff trainings, Teacher Assistance meetings, and Greenspan meetings.
- Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs and continuing education programs.
- Maintains and organizes the classroom where children can easily access/clean-up items independently.
- Ensures that there is a balance of challenging/safe items for the children to engage in
- Maintains professional relationships with all staff
- Follows through with appropriate treatment plans for children as necessary
- Supports development of child through academics, social emotional and physical domains.
- Assists Rebecca School when needed (i.e. bussing, trip leadership etc.)
- Follows classroom routines and assists teacher with transitions
- Provides coverage if needed throughout the building
Qualifications:
- Candidate must Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience with students with neurodevelopmental delays.
- Candidate must possess bachelor's degree
Preferred/Nice to have:
- NYS Teaching Assistant Certification.
- Knowledge of DIRFloortime® Model.
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000