What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Aide - Douglaston Pre-School - QSAC Education position at QSAC 01/13/2023?
The starting rate for this position is $16.50
However, it is highly encouraged to obtain your TA-1 Certification to be promoted to an Teacher Assistant position. Once certification is completed, your hourly rate will increase to $20.00 hourly. The school will assist and guide you on your path to certification.
This position requires you to work with children ages 2-4 years old on the Autism Spectrum
Mission
QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills
Job Summary
QSAC is seeking dedicated and energetic NYS Certified Teaching Assistants, who provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a New York State certified teacher. The role focuses on one-on-one or small group instruction as outlined by the supervising teacher. Teaching Assistants support students’ recreation, motor, vocational, socialization and communication, leisure and motor skills through the use of behavior analytic teaching procedures.
Additional job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Guiding and assisting students in various instruction settings and class routines
- Collecting data documenting student performance
- Under teacher direction, implementing student's Individual Education Plans (IEP)s and Behavior Intervention plans (when applicable)
Work Experience and Qualification
- High School Diploma or GED, required
- 1-2 years’ work experience is a school setting is preferred
- NYS Certification of at least Level 1 Teaching Assistant, required
- Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items
- Must be able to communicate effectively with others and individuals served
Benefits
QSAC has terrific benefits that go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
- Medical can be as low as $6 dollars per paycheck ( for FT staff)
- Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
- Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for full time staff)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (for full time staff)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Access to BCBA, CEU’s and CTLE credits
Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.
QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.
To Apply: Please send resume to jobs@qsac.com
Salary : $20
