Lead Teaching Assistant

Center for Disability Services, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Disability Services in Albany, NY seeks a Lead Teaching Assistant for The Langan School, a private program for students with severe disabilities ages 5–21. This 10-month role includes a mandatory six-week summer program and supports IEP goals, data entry, and classroom prep.

Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent, NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, and at least 2 years of relevant experience with children or individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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 as outlined on IEPs.
• Prepare classroom materials and lead direct instruction of students.
• Provide custodial care of students and support Daily classroom operations.
• Take a lead role in the classroom in the teacher's absence.

Skills

Experience with children

IEP familiarity

Classroom assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

New York State Teaching Assistant Certification

Job description

## Lead Teaching AssistantApplylocations: Albany, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103263### **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 equivalentSpecialized 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