Substitute Instructional Assistant

Lexington School For the Deaf Inc; Elmhurst (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington School For the Deaf Inc. seeks a Substitute Instructional Assistant to support deaf students in Elmhurst, NY. The role involves assisting in classroom instruction, preparing materials, and aiding teachers in creating a positive learning environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with ASL, with preferred experience working with adolescents. This is an as-needed on-site role, aligned with school programs and trips.

Qualifications

• Regents or Local High School Diploma, or GED required.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) or willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to classroom teacher by maintaining and monitoring students’ classroom progress and supporting a positive classroom culture and environment.
• Provide one-on-one instruction/coaching to students as requested by teacher.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials.
• Assist in the physical care of the students and/or classroom as needed by the situation and department, including feeding, dressing, toileting, ambulation as needed.
• Escort physically limited student(s) from class to class.
• Assist students with mobility.
• Supervise gym area and other common areas as needed.
• Support the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on strengthening the culture. Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Substitute Instructional Assistant

As Needed E. Elmhurst, NY, US

SUMMARY

The Substitute Instructional Assistant will assist the classroom teacher in carrying out group and individual instruction of deaf students in educational departments, where needed.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to classroom teacher by maintaining and monitoring students’ classroom progress and supporting a positive classroom culture and environment.
• Provide one-on-one instruction/coaching to students as requested by teacher.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials.
• Assist in the physical care of the students and/or classroom as needed by the situation and department, including feeding, dressing, toileting, ambulation as needed.
• Escort physically limited student(s) from class to class.
• Assist students with mobility.
• Supervise gym area and other common areas as needed.
• Support the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on strengthening the culture. Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Able to perform job functions with attention to time and attendance.
• Team player possessing good interactive skills.
• Possess a positive attitude towards students and committed to providing a positive learning environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Regents or Local High School Diploma, or GED required
• Experience working with adolescents preferred
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) or willing to learn

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed and SCR and SEL clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.