What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Easterseals NY?
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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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYSED certification as a Teacher Assistant or Teacher (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester, NY 14617 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20