Preschool 1:1 Aide for Special Education

ACDS INC; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ACDS INC in Plainview, NY is seeking a Teacher Assistant/1:1 Aide to support classroom activities and individual student needs. The role involves implementing lesson plans, assisting with feeding and toileting programs, and helping with bus routines.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and completion of a Teacher Assistant Certificate Level 1 within three months. Experience with preschoolers or developmental disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• New Hires must apply and successfully obtain Teacher Assistant Certificate Level 1 within three (3) months of employment date or reassignment to SED program.
• Experience working with pre-school population and/or pediatric developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher/therapist in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities in accordance with the program’s curriculum.
• Under the direction of the teacher/therapist will implement specific teaching, behavioral, feeding and diapering/toileting programs.
• Assist teacher in keeping accurate records of children’s performance.
• Responsible for daily classroom set-up and clean-up at the beginning and end of each day.
• Assist teacher in organizing and maintaining the classroom to reflect appropriate pre-school themes and curriculum.
• Participate in bussing by aiding children on and off buses during arrival and departure times.
• Responsible for accompanying children to their classroom.
• Assist volunteers and practicum students by providing ongoing information regarding classroom routines and procedures.
• Distribute agency memos/mailings into children’s totes and organize children’s belongings for daily departure.
• Take attendance during absence of teacher or when requested.
• Attend all scheduled meetings according to the Administrative Calendar to discuss program development and staff training.
• Attend weekly classroom team meetings to discuss goals and procedures relating to students and general administration of classroom strategies/activities through a transdisciplinary approach.
• Meet with the classroom teacher and/or educational director on a regular ongoing basis to review lesson plans, classroom activities, and professional/educational growth.
• Attend in-service training sessions arranged by ACDS.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student information according to FERPA and HIPAA regulations and agency and municipality policies concerning social networking, texting, and use of cell phones.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Teacher Assistant Certificate Level 1

Job description

ACDS INC in Plainview, NY is seeking a Teacher Assistant/1:1 Aide to support classroom activities and individual student needs. The role involves implementing lesson plans, assisting with feeding and toileting programs, and helping with bus routines.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and completion of a Teacher Assistant Certificate Level 1 within three months. Experience with preschoolers or developmental disabilities is preferred.