Special Needs Classroom Assistant & Behavior Support

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services is seeking a dedicated Teacher's Assistant to support students with special needs in a New York setting. You will work with classroom teachers to deliver targeted instruction to individuals and small groups, helping them stay engaged and on track.

Responsibilities include monitoring student attendance, collecting assignments, and assisting with behavior management and crisis interventions.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• State Central Register clearance checks, driver license and fingerprinting as required.
• Teacher's Assistant certificate is not required but preferred.
• Clean and valid NYS driver’s license preferred.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled/traumatic brain injury individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs.
• Assist students individually or in small groups academically.
• Work with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Arrange with classroom teachers to collect student assignments.
• Enforce classroom values and assist with classroom behavior.
• Complete students point sheets.
• Assist in crisis intervention for students.
• Record information behavior on ABC sheets.
• Complete information, behavior, and incident reports when necessary.
• Provide communication to the Behavior Support team regarding any behavior requiring intervention.
• Monitor attendance of all students assigned to their class.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Teacher's Assistant certificate (preferred)

Clean NYS driver’s license (preferred)

Job description

SCO Family of Services is seeking a dedicated Teacher's Assistant to support students with special needs in a New York setting. You will work with classroom teachers to deliver targeted instruction to individuals and small groups, helping them stay engaged and on track.

Responsibilities include monitoring student attendance, collecting assignments, and assisting with behavior management and crisis interventions.