Deaf Education & Special Needs Assistant

St. Mary's School for the Deaf; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, NY seeks an Educational Assistant to support classroom management, materials development and student activities.

You will assist students individually and in small groups with homework and projects, including daily tasks for multiply handicapped students, under the direction of the teacher. The role requires high school graduation with at least 6 college credits and NYS Teacher Assistant certification, plus experience with deaf students and students

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 6 hours of college coursework.
• Must have NYS Teacher Assistant certification.
• Experience with deaf students in an educational setting and with students with special needs (autism, intellectual and/or emotional disabilities).
• Ability to complete SLPI or willingness to train toward SLPI as defined by SMSD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom management, materials development, activities, and duties.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with homework and projects.
• Support daily activities for multiply handicapped students (lifting, toileting, diaper changes).
• Assist in behavior management under the teacher's direction and discuss changes.
• Help with cafeteria and bus duty responsibilities.
• Prepare teaching materials (copying, gathering information, word processing, etc.).
• Ensure school and safety rules are followed by students in/out of classroom.
• accompany students to Speech, Music, Art, PE and other activities outside class; accompany on extended learning activities as directed.
• May substitute as classroom teacher when needed; intervene in emergencies as necessary.
• Attend mandatory departmental and staff meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Deaf education experience

Special needs experience

SLPI readiness

Education

High school diploma + 6 college credits

NYS Teacher Assistant certification

Job description

St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, NY seeks an Educational Assistant to support classroom management, materials development and student activities.

You will assist students individually and in small groups with homework and projects, including daily tasks for multiply handicapped students, under the direction of the teacher. The role requires high school graduation with at least 6 college credits and NYS Teacher Assistant certification, plus experience with deaf students and students