What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant Paraprofessional - Preschool position at Saint Dominic's Family Services?
Job Summary:
The Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in carrying out the academic and behavioral objectives set forth in the child’s IEP by providing direct instructional services to students and performing non-teaching support duties under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assumes primary responsibility for the class in the absence of the teacher.
- If bilingual, works with Spanish dominant children creating an “alternative placement” for children who need a bilingual placement. Calls parents when language is an issue.
- Works with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects or assignments.
- Collects and prepares instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
- Assists with crisis intervention and classroom supervision.
- Assists teacher in the development of instructional behavioral objectives for IEPs.
- Assists teacher with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance
- Toilet trains children, changes diapers, washes children's clothes and cleans children as necessary.
- Provides physical “hands-on” intervention when necessary
- Performs other duties as needed
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Level I or higher NYS Teaching Assistant Certification
- Experience working with preschoolers preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
- Complete the mandatory 2 hours of training in child abuse and maltreatment identification, reporting, and prevention as well as the requirements of applicable statutes and regulations
- Complete mandatory CTLE requirements as per certification held
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.15 - $21.51 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Special education school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- toddlers: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS Teacher Assistant Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
