Lead Teaching Assistant

10 Center for Disability Svcs Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services, via The Langan School, seeks a Lead Teaching Assistant for a 10-month program in Albany. The role supports teachers and therapists, leads the classroom in the absence of the teacher, and manages IEP data entry and daily prep.

Required: High School diploma and NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, plus at least 2 years’ experience with children or disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current New York State Teaching Assistant Certification.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children or individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with activities designed to address student needs per IEPs.
• Prepare classroom materials, directly instruct students, and provide custodial care as needed.

Skills

Teaching Assistant Certification

Experience with children or disability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

Lead Teaching Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

The Langan School (a program of the Center for Disability Services) is a private, non-profit school for students with severe disabilities between the ages of 5 and 21. This is a 10 month program, with a mandatory six week summer program.

The Lead Teaching Assistant contributes to the mission of the Center for Disability Services and Children’s Services division by taking a lead role in assisting the teacher and therapists with carrying out activities designed to address goals as outlined in the students’ Individualized Educational Programs (IEP’s). The duties may include, but are not limited to; leading a classroom in the teacher’s absence, entering IEP Direct data, daily classroom preparation, as well as all other Teaching Assistant responsibilities.

• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Specialized training, license, certification, skills: Current New York State Teaching Assistant Certification
• Experience Required: At least 2 years of job related experience, specifically in working with children or individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with activities designed to address student’s needs as outlined on their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Duties may include preparing classroom materials, direct instruction of students, and custodial care of students.

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range: $21.67 - $23.94

For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country. We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date. At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence. Whether you're directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve.

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.