Relief TA

10 Center for Disability Svcs Inc; Town of Ballston (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking a Relief Teaching Assistant to join Prospect Center in the Capital Region. The role supports teachers in implementing IEP-directed activities and helps create an inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ years of age, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; NYS Teaching Assistant Certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college credits preferred.
• Will be required to obtain NYS Teaching Assistant Certification.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with activities designed to address student needs as outlined on IEPs.
• Prepare classroom materials and provide direct instruction as needed.
• Provide custodial care of students and ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

IEP support

Classroom assistance

Student supervision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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. We are searching for a Relief Teaching Assistant to join our team at Prospect Center. Our work in advocacy, education, services, and support has created a wider world of opportunity, greater acceptance and more integrated lives for people who have 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; college credits preferred.
• Will be required to obtain their NYS Teaching Assistant Certification
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

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: $19.31 - $19.31

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.