We are immediately hiring in Rochester, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Kessler Center for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant. $20 Per Hour.

$1,500 Sign-on bonus for successful candidates upon hire

Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers-http://www.easterseals.com/newyork/our-programs/

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

The Kessler Center is an available option for school districts seeking an out-of-district placement for a student with a developmental disability. The Kessler Center has broad expertise working with students across the entire range of developmental disabilities. In addition, The Kessler Center has advanced expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders and working with children with developmental disabilities who are dually diagnosed or who struggle with behavioral challenges.

Position Summary:

Assist and support individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities in order to increase social-emotional skills, communication, and functional academic skill development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work under supervision of classroom teacher.
• Assist in educational programming for students.
• Assist in caring for physical and emotional needs of students, including self-care.
• Assist in classroom supervision.
• Present segments of lessons under guidance of teacher.
• Assist teacher in training other assistants.
• Assist in the development of instructional materials.
• Compassionately support students who have behavioral issues that may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gestures, and acts.
• Maintain strong knowledge of and support implementation of individual behavioral and educational plans.
• Utilize school-wide system of behavioral supports.
• Ensure the daily completion of all behavioral documents.
• Assist with documenting lesson plans in written form.
• Help organize and supervise extracurricular activities.
• Develop and implement vocational, educational, and recreational activities in the community.
• Maintain a safe and clean learning environment.

Education and Experience:

• Current and valid NYSED certification as a Teacher Assistant or Teacher
• Associate degree or (1) year of experience working with children with disabilities
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked with children with Autism and other developmental disabilities?

Experience:

• Teacher Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Valid NYSED certification Teacher Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person