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Job description
Teacher Aide Position ( 1:1 and Classroom Aide)
Salary range: 20.40-25.99 per hour based on Education and Experience
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am to 2:45pm
Thursday 8:00am to 3:30pm
*You must be able to work Monday to Friday.
About us
Located in Wappingers Falls, Kaplan Career Academy is looking for professional 1:1 Aides/Classroom Aides to work with students classified with developmental disabilities ranging in ages 5 - 21 years old. This institution offers traditional studies alongside Community-based instruction, Life and vocational classes, and a Transition program designed to provide career development and occupational education.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
- Lively atmosphere
We are looking for a caring and dedicated individual to join Kaplan Career Academy as a Teacher's Aide.
You'll work in close proximity to our educators and you'll take on a number of tasks surrounding school activities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with special education students in a classroom and community environment, possess strong communication skills, able to track student behavior. While this is primarily a student support role, Teacher's Aides also support school events, classroom management, and collaborative projects during the school day.
Responsibilities:
- Function as a positive, contributing member of the classroom team.
- Demonstrates a consistent, nurturing manner toward all children.
- Provide support to students during their lesson
- Performs classroom duties as assigned by the teacher
- Assists the children throughout the day as directed by the Special Education Teacher or Administrator
- Supervises assigned child at all times (with the exception of lunch break, meetings and/or training), including during busing and transitional activities.
- Shares all relevant information related to assigned child with the teachers, therapy staff and/or psychologist.
- Assist in the preparation of materials needed for lesson plans.
- Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of classroom, equipment and supplies.
- Assist with event planning
- Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
- Be an advocate for students with disabilities
Salary Information
Salary range: $22,028 to $27,942 from September to June (10 month contract)
*Additional 6 weeks of Summer school employment is optional at a per diem rate
Requirements
High School or GED required
1 year special education experience preferred
Required Work Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am to 2:45pm
Thursday 8:00am to 3:30pm
Additional Information
- Training provided
- Union position
- Employee Retirement System Membership (optional)
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance (optional)
- 403b (optional)
- *Position does not offer health benefits at this time.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $23,028.00 - $27,942.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Retirement plan
Grade levels:
- High school
- Middle school
- Elementary school
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
School type:
- Public school
- Special education school
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wappingers Falls, NY 12590: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.40 - $25.99 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22,028 - $27,942