1:1 Special Education Aide — Preschool Support

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services in New York seeks a Teacher Aide 1:1 to support a child in achieving IEP goals. The aide assists the Special Education Teacher with social, cognitive, behavioral and instructional objectives and helps with transitions and daily routines.

Responsibilities include behavior management, assisting with emergencies, feeding, toileting, meals and supervision, plus collaboration with parents and staff during meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One–two years’ experience working with special education pre-school children.
• Ability to interact with and complete assignments in a manner sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Must possess energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work with children who have special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist a child in the transition from activity to activity.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by teacher.
• Assist with proactive management of behavior.
• Assist in emergency situations: child’s illnesses, minor emergencies and crisis intervention.
• Assist with the physical needs of the child: feeding, dressing and toileting.
• Supervise and interact with a child during meals.
• Escort a child to the toilet, change diapers and clean as necessary.
• Toilet train a child.
• Meet and escort a child to and from the buses.
• Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness of the classroom.
• Write in notebooks and/or translate for parents.
• Participating in In-Service Training, Staff meetings, Team Meetings and School Events

Skills

Energy & enthusiasm

Special needs experience

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Services in New York seeks a Teacher Aide 1:1 to support a child in achieving IEP goals. The aide assists the Special Education Teacher with social, cognitive, behavioral and instructional objectives and helps with transitions and daily routines.

Responsibilities include behavior management, assisting with emergencies, feeding, toileting, meals and supervision, plus collaboration with parents and staff during meetings.