Teacher's Assistant

The New York Institute for Special Education

Title: Teacher Assistant: Readiness Program

Supervisor: Principal/Assistant Principal

Under the direction of the Principal or Assistant Principal, and the direct, daily supervision of the classroom teacher, the Teacher Assistant performs duties in the areas listed below.
Teacher Assistant assignments will vary according to the needs of the Institute.

Starting Salary will be dependent upon the applicant's certification for a Teacher's Assistant. Certified will start at the higher salary listed.

Job Expectations:

• Assist in planning, preparing and implementing the daily program under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in planning and preparing the classroom environment, setting up and preparing needed materials and supplies for the daily activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Prepare teaching materials and aids as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise the students and classroom activities in the absence of the teacher.
• Assist with the general housekeeping tasks to maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment.
• Observe, record and report on the behavior of individual children as assigned.
• Assist the children in establishing good health habits of personal hygiene including but not limited to hand washing, caring for toileting needs, assist with toilet training and diaper changing as needed.
• Assist with the record keeping duties including attendance taking, notebook check, behavior checklists, filing of staffing reports, health service visit reports, student portfolios, classroom newsletter and correspondences as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Discuss assigned duties with the teacher in order to coordinate instructional efforts and address issues and concerns if needed.
• Attend all classroom team meetings and review staffing reports for necessary follow- up.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure understanding of students’ needs in speech, occupational and physical therapy as well as behavioral and social-emotional needs of the children.
• Demonstrate understanding of typical child development and the 6 areas of development as they apply to the student’s growth and development in your care.
• Assist with the integrating therapeutic strategies and interventions into the classroom environment and comprehensive educational plan of the students in your assigned class.
• To actively contribute to team planning and staffing meetings by sharing information with other staff members and using their input to assist with your interaction with the students.

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The New York Institute for Special Education

Job Description

Title: Teacher Assistant: Readiness Program

• Follow all procedures and routines of the assigned program and the whole of the

Institute. To conform to procedures and routines of the Institute, to ensure consistency and continuity of each child’s program.

• To participate in school and community based professional development activities and to personally be accountable for acquiring 15 hours of staff development hours over a 2 year period.
• Effectively communicate with administration and team members issues and concerns in a professional manner.
• Exhibits a mature professional attitude in interactions as evidence by effective relationships with student’s families and other staff members.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, families and colleagues at all times.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform duties and responsibilities of the job without physical restrictions.
• Maintain level of activity and physical assistance consistent with the needs of young children with disabilities ranging in age from 3-5, including but not limited walking, lifting children up to 30 pounds onto a changing table, bending and sitting at child’s level to assist with activities and helping children on and off playground equipment.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to effectively supervise the needs of the children.

Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate or pass the NYS Assessment of Teaching

Assistant Skills Exam and follow a plan of action to obtain NYS Teaching Assistant
Certificate.

• Experience working with preschool students.

Other duties may be assigned by your supervisors that are job related and not presented in this job description.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22,500.00 - $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Teaching Assistant: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Assistant Certification for NYS (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bronx, NY 10469 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22,500 - $30,000