Teacher Aide - Substitute-On Call

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services in New York seeks a Teacher Aide to support the classroom teacher in implementing IEP goals, preparing instructional materials, and supervising students during activities and meals.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a CDA certificate or 12 credits in Early Childhood Special Education, with completion within a year. Bilingual support for Spanish-dominant children is a key part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a Child Development Associate* (CDA) Certificate or 12 credits in Early Childhood Special Education or must obtain a CDA* or 12 credits in Early Childhood Special Education.
• CDA must be awarded by Council for Professional Recognition.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with IEP objectives.
• Collects and prepares instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Works with individual students on special instructional projects or assignments.
• Assists with crisis intervention and classroom supervision.
• Assist in developing instructional behavioral objectives for IEPs.

Skills

Bilingual support

Classroom assistance

IEP knowledge

Education

CDA Certificate

12 credits in Early Childhood Special Education

Education within 1 year

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).

To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster.

The Teacher Aide assists the classroom teacher in carrying out the academic and behavioral objectives set forth in the child s IEP by performing non-teaching support duties under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• If bilingual, works with Spanish dominant children creating an alternative placement for children who need a bilingual placement.
• Collects and prepares instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Works with individual students on special instructional projects or assignments
• Assists with crisis intervention and classroom supervision.
• Assists teacher in the development of instructional behavioral objectives for the Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the classroom.
• Supervises students during lunch program and provides for the special dietary needs of some children.
• Participates in In-Service training, faculty meeting and team meetings.
• Writes in notebooks and/or translates for parents.
• Calls parents especially when language is an issue.
• Requests supplies for the classroom.
• Participates in ordering instructional supplies.
• Toilet trains children, changes diapers and cleans children as necessary.
• Washes children s clothes.
• Assists children who need individual attention
• Performs other duties as needed

Education & Experience:

• Teacher Aide High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a Child Development Associate* (CDA) Certificate or 12 credits in Early Childhood Special Education or must obtain a Child Development Associate* or 12 credits in Early Childhood Special
• Education within 1 year from the date of hire.
• *CDA must be awarded by Council for Professional Recognition

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to interact with and complete assignments in a manner sensitive to the service population s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties for this job, the employee is required to communicate clearly and effectively. The employee is required to stand; use mobility and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.