Job Description
We are immediately hiring in Rochester, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Kessler Center for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant. $20 Hourly
$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 momentsfrom the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in betweenEasterseals 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
• Associates 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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About Us
Mission : Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers.

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919.

Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.

Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork