1:1 Special Education Aide — Empower Student Growth

Abilities First, Inc.; Town of Windsor (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Abilities First, Inc. is seeking patient, energetic 1:1 Teacher Aides for our Educational Learning Experience program in New Windsor, NY.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to support school-age children across ability levels, assisting the teacher with daily classroom activities. Responsibilities include classroom activities, mobility support, therapy participation, and safety in handling adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in early childhood or special education preferred.
• Ability to push/pull students in wheelchairs and lift safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom to conduct individual and group activities.
• Help organize and arrange the classroom to provide a conducive learning environment.
• Attend therapy sessions with students for appropriate carryover in the classroom.
• Escort and assist students to and from buses, supporting independence in mobility.
• Perform wheelchair/equipment transporting, transferring and lifting.
• Set up computers and related adaptive equipment.

Skills

1:1 support

classroom assistance

teamwork

patient demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Abilities First, Inc. is seeking patient, energetic 1:1 Teacher Aides for our Educational Learning Experience program in New Windsor, NY.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to support school-age children across ability levels, assisting the teacher with daily classroom activities. Responsibilities include classroom activities, mobility support, therapy participation, and safety in handling adaptive equipment.