School Age Classroom Aide — Impactful Teaching, Mon-Fri 8a-3p

Brightway Living & Learning; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision, life

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Paid time off for school breaks

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning on Long Island is seeking a School Age Classroom Aide for the School Age Program. This full-time, hourly role supports students with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom, under supervision of certified staff.

Training and ongoing professional development are provided. Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum, data collection, supervision, and implementing behavior plans.

Qualifications

• Must have interest in working with students with developmental disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must obtain Initial TA certification within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IEP goals.
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher to conduct basic instructional activities and help with student safety and supervision.
• Attend and pass all required in-services and trainings.
• Participate in performance reviews/discussions.
• Accept assignments in varying classes, in accordance with the program’s needs to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with all policies contained in the School Age Program Handbook for Staff.
• Assist with busing at arrival and dismissal.
• Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies.
• Under the supervision of the classroom teacher or certified TA implement outlined behavior support plans & physical restraint plans.
• Supervise children during classroom activities.
• Assist students in all daily living activities.
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interest in developmental disabilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Initial TA Certification within 120 days

Job description

Brightway Living & Learning on Long Island is seeking a School Age Classroom Aide for the School Age Program. This full-time, hourly role supports students with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom, under supervision of certified staff.

Training and ongoing professional development are provided. Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum, data collection, supervision, and implementing behavior plans.