Flexible Schedule Substitute Teacher Aide – Special Ed

Abilities First, Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Abilities First, Inc. is seeking patient, energetic Substitute Teacher Aides for our LaGrange School program located in Poughkeepsie, NY. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, focusing on the educational programming for all school-age children at every level of ability.

This position will attend to the daily needs of the students and assist the teacher in carrying out classroom activities. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm, 32.5 hours per week, 48 weeks per year (includes a

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.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and job skill training.
• Escorts and assists students to and from school buses and supports mobility
• Attends all specials with students (PE, art, music, etc.)
• Set out lunches and adaptive feeding equipment for student independence

Skills

Verbal and written English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Abilities First, Inc. is seeking patient, energetic Substitute Teacher Aides for our LaGrange School program located in Poughkeepsie, NY. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, focusing on the educational programming for all school-age children at every level of ability.

This position will attend to the daily needs of the students and assist the teacher in carrying out classroom activities. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm, 32.5 hours per week, 48 weeks per year (includes a