Floating Teacher Aide for Inclusive Classrooms

Abilities First, Inc.; Village of Wappingers Falls (NY); On-site; USD 28,525 - 30,215; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge – Personal, sick, and

Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, &

Plan for The Future – 401(k) with

Level Up Your Skills– Tuition Reimb.

Get Paid When You Need It – On Demand

Job summary

Abilities First, Inc. in Myers Corners Education Center, Wappingers Falls, NY, is seeking a patient Floating Teacher Aide to support school-age children across classrooms.

You will work 32.5 hours weekly (Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm) and help implement educational activities with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include following classroom schedules, assisting in activities, preparing materials, and supporting mobility and self-care tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience within early childhood and special education (preferred).
• Ability to push/pull students in wheelchairs, lift, bend, squat, pivot and grasp safely; CPR/First Aid training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follows the classroom schedule ensuring that individual student’s goals are achieved.
• Assists in the classroom to conduct individual and group activities.
• Keeps student workstations/areas organized.
• Assists in the construction of teacher-developed materials.
• Attends staff meetings and job skill training.
• Attends therapy sessions with students for appropriate carryover in the classroom.
• Assists in organization and arrangement of the classroom to provide a conducive learning environment.
• Escorts and assists students to and from school buses, supporting independence in mobility.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Abilities First, Inc. in Myers Corners Education Center, Wappingers Falls, NY, is seeking a patient Floating Teacher Aide to support school-age children across classrooms.

You will work 32.5 hours weekly (Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm) and help implement educational activities with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include following classroom schedules, assisting in activities, preparing materials, and supporting mobility and self-care tasks.