Special Education TA - Inspire Growth & Inclusion

Children's Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Academy seeks a Teacher Assistant for a K-12 special education setting in New York. The role involves supporting teachers with diverse learners, implementing inclusive instructional activities, and contributing to a supportive classroom community.

Responsibilities include collaborating with therapists, assisting with IEP-related activities, and supervising field trips to ensure safe, engaging experiences for students with varying needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (education, psychology, social work, or related field preferred).
• Prior experience working with students with special needs required.
• Comfort and confidence supporting students with behavioral challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Patience, professionalism, and commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement innovative and culturally relevant project-based learning experiences for students to foster and sustain engagement with curriculum and activities.
• Plan daily and weekly activities to balance academic and social learning, using all resources provided.
• Participate in IEP Meetings, Impartial Hearings, Parent Teacher Conferences as directed by the Head of School.
• Collaborate with Speech-Language and Occupational Therapists to integrate supports into school days.
• Provide differentiated instruction to students.
• Build student relationships and a sense of community.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Patience

Creativity

Adaptability

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Children's Academy seeks a Teacher Assistant for a K-12 special education setting in New York. The role involves supporting teachers with diverse learners, implementing inclusive instructional activities, and contributing to a supportive classroom community.

Responsibilities include collaborating with therapists, assisting with IEP-related activities, and supervising field trips to ensure safe, engaging experiences for students with varying needs.