Autism Education Teaching Assistant - Empower Students

Gersh Autism Academy; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 26.139 - 37.229; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k matching)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Zusammenfassung

Gersh Autism Academy in New York City area seeks a Teaching Assistant to support a classroom of students with autism across ages 5-21. You will assist the teacher with lessons, adapt materials for individual needs, and help implement IEP and related supports.

The role involves creating a supportive, structured environment, documenting progress, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to promote academic, social and emotional growth.

Qualifikationen

• BS/BA degree preferred.
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum preferred in a Teaching Assistant role.
• ATAS preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist the teacher using approved methodologies to support students.
• Prepare classroom environment by displaying student work and projects.
• Support daily lessons and adapt materials for individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records and write annual student reports.
• Collaborate with speech, occupational, physical therapists and other professionals.

Kenntnisse

Behavior management

Communication

Classroom support

Patience

Ausbildung

BS/BA degree

Teaching Assistant Skills Test (ATAS)

Jobbeschreibung

Gersh Autism Academy in New York City area seeks a Teaching Assistant to support a classroom of students with autism across ages 5-21. You will assist the teacher with lessons, adapt materials for individual needs, and help implement IEP and related supports.

The role involves creating a supportive, structured environment, documenting progress, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to promote academic, social and emotional growth.