Special Education Teacher Assistant – Co-Teaching

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to collaborate with classroom teachers, providing instructional and behavioral support for students with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities in a developmentally appropriate setting.

In this role you will deliver lessons, assist with planning, supervise paraprofessionals, and participate in IEP-related activities as needed, while maintaining a safe, organized classroom and communicating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferably in education-related field.
• Current NYSED Level III Teaching Assistant certificate.
• Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be highly flexible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teacher in performance of teaching functions providing support to students and coteaching.
• Provides instructional and behavioral management support to students.
• Works with children in small and large group settings, as well as individually, under the supervision of the Director of Education.
• Participates in lesson planning process, preparing and/or delivering lessons to students both individually and in small groups.
• Provides classroom coverage as a substitute teacher as needed, overseeing and leading lessons for 6–8 students with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities in absence of classroom teacher.
• Communicates with parents, staff and administration, as appropriate.
• Provides direction, support and supervision to the paraprofessionals in the classroom.
• Collaborates in the planning and implementation of a supportive and challenging developmentally appropriate program.
• Collaborates with each student’s iHOPE therapy team as necessary and appropriate, implementing therapy recommendations in the classroom accordingly to support optimal treatment of the student.
• Participates in setting up, cleaning and maintaining classroom equipment and supplies.
• May participate in IEP meetings, when necessary and appropriate and/or provide information to classroom teacher and/or director regarding students as needed.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Associate's degree in education-related field

New York State Level III Teaching Assistant certificate

Bachelor's degree in education (preferred)

Master's program for Special Education Teacher's Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

YAI is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to collaborate with classroom teachers, providing instructional and behavioral support for students with brain injuries or brain-based disabilities in a developmentally appropriate setting.

In this role you will deliver lessons, assist with planning, supervise paraprofessionals, and participate in IEP-related activities as needed, while maintaining a safe, organized classroom and communicating with families and staff.