Special Education Classroom Assistant — Impact & Collaboration

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI - Seeing beyond disability is seeking a Teacher (Associate) to support special education students in a classroom setting in Manhattan. The role involves collaborating with the classroom teacher to deliver lessons, manage behavior, and provide instructional support to students with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities.

The ideal candidate may hold an Associate degree (or NYS Level III Teaching Assistant certification) with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferably in education-related field; or NYS Level III Teaching Assistant certification.
• Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Exhibits exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Exhibits the ability to take initiative and be highly flexible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teacher in performance of teaching functions and provides support to students.
• Provides instructional and behavioral management support to students.
• Works with children in small and large groups and individually.
• Prepares and delivers lessons in cooperation with teachers.
• Provides substitute classroom coverage and leads lessons.
• Communicates with parents, staff and administration as appropriate.
• Provides direction and supervision to paraprofessionals.
• Collaborates on planning and implementing a supportive developmentally appropriate program.
• Coordinates with iHOPE therapy team to implement therapy recommendations.
• Assists with setup, cleaning, and maintenance of classroom equipment and supplies.
• May participate in IEP meetings and provide information to teachers/director.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in education-related field

Bachelor’s degree in education

Two years experience in educational setting

Master’s program enrollment in Special Education (NY)

Job description

YAI - Seeing beyond disability is seeking a Teacher (Associate) to support special education students in a classroom setting in Manhattan. The role involves collaborating with the classroom teacher to deliver lessons, manage behavior, and provide instructional support to students with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities.

The ideal candidate may hold an Associate degree (or NYS Level III Teaching Assistant certification) with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.