Lead Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services in Albany, NY is seeking a Lead Teaching Assistant to support the teacher and therapists in achieving IEP goals. Responsibilities include leading a classroom in the teacher’s absence and data entry for IEP Direct, alongside daily classroom prep and standard TA duties.

Qualifications require a High School diploma or equivalent, active New York State Teaching Assistant Certification, and at least 2 years of relevant experience with children or individuals with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with activities addressing student needs per IEPs.
• Prepare classroom materials, direct instruction of students, and custodial care.

Skills

IEP data entry

Classroom support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

New York State Teaching Assistant Certification

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 helps the teacher and therapists with activities designed to address goals as outlined in the students’ IEPs. 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