Associate Teacher - Special Education & Classroom Support

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities. You will coteach with classroom teachers, deliver lessons, and provide instructional and behavioral management support.

You will work under the Director of Education, in a role that includes substitute teaching, collaboration with therapy teams, and active communication with parents and staff. The position requires flexibility and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or NYSED Level III TA certification required or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be highly flexible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teacher to support students and coteach.
• Provide instructional and behavioral management support to students.
• Work with students in small and large groups and individually under supervision of the Director of Education.
• Assist in lesson planning and deliver lessons to students.
• Provide classroom coverage as a substitute teacher when needed.
• Communicate with parents, staff and administration as appropriate.
• Supervise paraprofessionals in the classroom and support team planning.
• Coordinate with iHOPE therapy team to implement recommendations in class.
• Set up, clean and maintain classroom equipment and supplies.
• Participate in IEP meetings when necessary and share student information as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in education

Teaching Assistant Level III NYSED

Master's program in Special Education (preferred)

Job description

YAI is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities. You will coteach with classroom teachers, deliver lessons, and provide instructional and behavioral management support.

You will work under the Director of Education, in a role that includes substitute teaching, collaboration with therapy teams, and active communication with parents and staff. The position requires flexibility and strong interpersonal skills.