Special Education Co-Teacher & Student Support

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 dedicated instructional assistant to support students with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities. You will co-teach with the classroom teacher and provide instructional and behavioral management support in both small and large groups, including individual sessions.

You will participate in lesson planning, cover classes when needed, and communicate with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (education-related) or equivalent.
• New York State Level III Teaching Assistant certificate or equivalent.
• Master’s Program enrollment in Special Education required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teacher to support students and co-teach.
• Provides instructional and behavioral management support in small and large groups and individually.
• Participates in lesson planning and may deliver lessons to students.
• Provides classroom coverage as a substitute teacher as needed.
• Communicates with parents, staff and administration as appropriate.
• Supervises and supports paraprofessionals in the classroom.
• Collaborates with iHOPE therapy team to implement therapy recommendations.
• Assists with setup, cleanup and maintenance of classroom equipment and supplies.

Job description

YAI - Seeing beyond disability is seeking a dedicated instructional assistant to support students with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities. You will co-teach with the classroom teacher and provide instructional and behavioral management support in both small and large groups, including individual sessions.

You will participate in lesson planning, cover classes when needed, and communicate with parents and staff.