1:1 Special Education Aide — School Support

ABILITIES FIRST, INC; Town of New Windsor (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

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Job summary

Abilities First, Inc. in New Windsor, NY seeks patient, energetic 1:1 Teacher Aide to support students at Straus Family School. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, assisting with classroom activities and daily needs of school-age children.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm; 32.5 hours/week, 48 weeks/year (includes a 6-week summer program). Pay: $17.08–$19.08 per hour. Requirements include a High School Diploma; early childhood and Special Education experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience within early childhood and Special Education (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Follows the classroom schedule ensuring that individual student’s goals are achieved.
• Assists in the classroom to conduct individual and group activities.
• Keep student’s workstations/ areas organized.
• Assist in the construction of teacher-developed materials.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and job skill training.
• Attend therapy sessions with students to allow for appropriate carryover in the classroom.
• Assists in the organization and arrangement of the classroom in order to provide a conducive learning environment.
• Escorts and assists students to and from school buses while promoting independence.
• Attends all specials with students (PE, art, music, etc.).
• Takes off and puts on outdoor clothing and aids independent dressing.
• Perform wheelchair/equipment transporting, transferring and lifting.
• Set out lunches and adaptive feeding equipment and provide opportunities for independence in meal preparation.
• Feed students following OT procedures and provide opportunities for independence in self-feeding.
• Wash all feeding equipment and provide opportunities for independence in washing dishes and utensils.

Skills

1:1 support

classroom assistance

team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Abilities First, Inc. in New Windsor, NY seeks patient, energetic 1:1 Teacher Aide to support students at Straus Family School. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, assisting with classroom activities and daily needs of school-age children.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm; 32.5 hours/week, 48 weeks/year (includes a 6-week summer program). Pay: $17.08–$19.08 per hour. Requirements include a High School Diploma; early childhood and Special Education experience preferred.