1 to1 Special Education Teacher Aide

Racker; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

20% childcare discount for staff

Job summary

Racker is seeking a 1:1 Special Education Teacher Aide to support a child with special needs in a dynamic, inclusive classroom. This full-time role (30 hours weekly) involves assisting with daily activities, implementing IEPs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote growth.

You will help with toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting and positioning, while maintaining accurate records and participating in required trainings and meetings. Join us to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of special education or early childhood-related work experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children and classroom needs under teacher guidance.
• Contribute to implementing IEPs to support instructional and social-emotional growth.
• Assist children with toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.
• Implement individualized strategies as directed by teacher.
• Maintain accurate records and complete program-related documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and daily debriefs.
• Adhere to professional standards and contribute to a positive work culture.
• Attend required training and uphold program regulations.
• Accept feedback and contribute to the educational setting.
• Bring creativity, energy, and love of children.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy working with children with special needs and making a positive impact on their lives? Become a 1:1

• Full-time: 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday
• Rate of pay: $17.25 per hour.
• Racker offers benefits including tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.

Overview

Do you enjoy working with children with special needs and making a positive impact on their lives? Become a 1:1 Special Education Teacher Aide at Racker! In this role, you’ll support the development and well-being of child in a dynamic, inclusive educational setting. Join our team in this full time position and help create an environment where every child can thrive.

Position Details

• Full-time: 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday
• Rate of pay: $17.25 per hour.
• Racker offers benefits including tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children and the overall classroom needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Contribute to implementing IEPs to support children’s instructional and social-emotional growth in large group, one-on-one and small group settings, embedding learning across the day.
• Assist children with daily tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.
• Implement individualized strategies consistently as directed by teacher.
• Maintain accurate records and complete program-related documentation.
• Participat e respectfully in a multidisciplinary team , including daily debriefs and weekly team meetings.
• Adhere to professional standards of behavior and dress while contributing to a positive work culture.
• Attend required training and uphold program regulations.
• Accept feedback, show initiative, and contribute to the development of the educational setting.
• Bring your creativity, energy, and love of children!

Qualifications

Education, Experience, & Skills:

• High School diploma or GED required. Must be at least 18 years old on date of hire.
• One year of special education or early childhood-related work experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and collaboration skills.

Physical Capability

• Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping; ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.

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