Teacher Assistant

Responsibilities

      Purpose of Your Position

Provide instructional and non-instructional services to students in assigned group of infants/ toddlers, preschoolers and/or school age children under the general supervision of a certified special education teacher.

      Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Position Functions and Responsibilities

1.       

Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.

2.       

Assist the special education teacher in implementing IEP and IFSP goals for each student in assigned classroom as detailed in the weekly lesson plan

3.       

Act in the capacity of a substitute teacher, in the absence of a classroom teacher, as per New York State Education Department regulations

4.       

Collaborate with classroom team in designing lesson plan activities based on knowledge of children with special needs and child development

5.       

Work with individual and/or small groups of students on learning goals during classroom activities as directed by the teacher and /or relates service therapists

6.       

Assist students in physical care tasks and health related activities including therapeutic feeding, toileting and positioning in adapted equipment

7.       

Assist teacher in maintaining accurate classroom documentation (student attendance and health checks, observational record keeping for IEP/IFSP goal tracking, classroom housekeeping task, etc.)

8.       

Transport students to and from school; making sure they are seated securely and have all necessary adapted equipment in working order

9.       

Work collaboratively with classroom team to maintain an organized and safe learning environment (aware of classroom activities and location of children at all times; anticipate and respond to individual needs of all children; ensure all equipment in working order; sanitizing toys and other equipment according to policy)

10.    

Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other John A. Coleman policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their families

11.    

Collaborate with colleagues and leadership team in creating and implementing a school wide Professional Development Plan

12.    

Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Valid New York State Assistant Teacher Certification Required

Experience

• Experience with children with special needs

Employee Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies
• Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this School which includes a medical and physical examination
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the children’s blood/body fluids
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of children, if necessary

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Hourly Rate:

$27.35/Hr.