Special Education Aide for Early Learners

Elizabeth Seton Children’s; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Seton Children’s in Yonkers, NY seeks a dedicated aide to provide instructional and non-instructional services to students under supervision of a certified special education teacher. This role supports developmentally appropriate activities for infants to school-age children and assists with health tasks and documentation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff to implement IEP/IFSP goals, participate in routine lesson planning, and ensure a safe, engaging learning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• New York State Assistant Teacher Certification required.
• Experience with children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher in implementing IEP and IFSP goals for each student.
• Act as a substitute teacher in the absence of a classroom teacher per NYSED regulations.
• Collaborate with classroom team in designing lesson plan activities based on knowledge of children with special needs.
• Support students in learning goals during activities as directed by the teacher or related service therapists.
• Assist in health-related activities and in maintaining classroom documentation.

Skills

Experience with special needs

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

New York State Assistant Teacher Certification

Job description

Elizabeth Seton Children’s in Yonkers, NY seeks a dedicated aide to provide instructional and non-instructional services to students under supervision of a certified special education teacher. This role supports developmentally appropriate activities for infants to school-age children and assists with health tasks and documentation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff to implement IEP/IFSP goals, participate in routine lesson planning, and ensure a safe, engaging learning