Teacher Assistant

Job DescriptionWhat You’ll DoAs a Teacher Assistant, you will support individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities by helping them build social ‑ emotional skills, improve communication and develop functional academic abilities.Your Responsibilities Will IncludeWorking under supervision of classroom teacherAssisting in educational programming for students.Assist in caring for physical and emotional needs of students, including self-care.Assisting in classroom supervisionPresenting segments of lessons under guidance of teacherAssisting teachers in training other assistantsAssisting in the development of instructional materialsSupporting students who have behavioral issues that may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gestures, and acts.Maintaining strong knowledge of and support implementation of individual behavioral and educational plans.Utilizing school-wide system of behavioral supportEnsuring the daily completion of all behavioral documentsAssisting with documenting lesson plans in written formHelping organize and supervise extracurricular activitiesHelping to develop and implement vocational, educational, and recreational activities in the communityMaintaining a safe and clean learning environmentYou’re a great fit for this role if you have:Current and valid NYSED certification as a Teacher Assistant or Teacher (required)Associates degree or (1) year of experience working with children with disabilitiesValid driver's license with reliable transportation (required)Compensation$20 Per Hour$1,500 bonus (for successful candidates and paid out ½ at 3 months and ½ at 6 months)Who We AreThe mission of Easterseals New York is to spread help, hope and answers.We operate programs that enable people with special needs to achieve equality, dignity and independence in their own communities. We provide exceptional services to ensure that 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 disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.Website: www.easterseals.com/newyorkThe Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EOE employer committed to diversity.