What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Teaching Assistant position at ABILITIES FIRST, INC?
Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.
At Abilities First, we recognize the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to our organization. We are an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive workplace that values individuals of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender, and gender identities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking dedicated Teacher Aides to join our School Program in New Windsor, NY. As a key member of our team, you will attend to the educational, physical, social, and emotional needs of our students while assisting the Classroom Teacher and Teaching Assistant in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).
Schedule and Responsibilities
The position is Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 3:00pm, with 32.5 hours per week and 48 weeks per year, following the standard school calendar (September - June) with a 6-week summer program.
Key responsibilities include:
- Focusing on individual student goals and assisting in classroom activities.
- Maintaining organized workstations and areas.
- Assisting in material construction and job skill training.
- Participating in therapy sessions and escorting students during bus rides.
- Aiding in specials, such as PE, art, music, and meal preparation.
- Providing personal care, including toileting, feeding, and changing clothes.
- Performing lifting, transferring, and equipment transporting tasks safely.
Benefits and Requirements
This is a full-time position offering various benefits, including vacation time, health insurance options, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for online training and increased earning potential.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in early childhood and special education preferred.
- The ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting, bending, and grasping, with or without reasonable accommodations.
