1:1 Preschool Aide, Special Education & Growth

Abilities First, Inc.; Town of New Windsor (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

Abilities First, Inc. in New Windsor, NY seeks a 1:1 Teacher Aide for our Pre-School Program to support a student’s educational, physical, social and emotional needs while assisting the classroom team.

The role follows the school calendar (Sept–June) with 32.5 hours weekly, and includes safety, mobility support, and collaboration with therapists to implement IEP goals. Strong communication and reliability are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience within early childhood and special education preferred.
• Ability to push and pull students in wheelchairs, lift, bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot and grasp with both hands, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom to conduct individual and group activities.
• Assist in organizing and arranging the classroom to provide a conducive learning environment.
• Attend therapy sessions with student to allow for carryover in the classroom.
• Escort and assist students to and from school buses while supporting mobility and independence.
• Perform wheelchair/equipment transporting, transferring and lifting.
• Toilet children and use adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Set up computers and adaptive equipment.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Special education experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Abilities First, Inc. in New Windsor, NY seeks a 1:1 Teacher Aide for our Pre-School Program to support a student’s educational, physical, social and emotional needs while assisting the classroom team.

The role follows the school calendar (Sept–June) with 32.5 hours weekly, and includes safety, mobility support, and collaboration with therapists to implement IEP goals. Strong communication and reliability are valued.