Teacher Assistant

CEREBRAL PALSY LEAGUE; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy League in Cranford, NJ seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to support students with disabilities. You will work with the classroom teacher to develop and implement individualized plans, provide supervision, and ensure privacy and confidentiality for each student.

Responsibilities include assisting with evaluation and plan development, implementing feeding, positioning and augmentative communication under supervision, maintaining records, helping students with self-care, and

Qualifications

• Experience with students with disabilities and/or medical challenges.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist Classroom Teacher and school staff in developing and implementing individualized plans.
• Provide continuous supervision to all assigned students and maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Experience with students with disabil.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Experience with students with disabilities and/or medical challengesHigh school diploma or equivalent8:30 - 3:00 Monday - FridayPhysical Demands:Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and able to assist in a two-person lift of a child and/or adult. Must be able to do frequent bending, kneeling and sitting. Must be able to stand for multiple hours at a time.Overall Description:Assist the Classroom Teacher and other School Certified staff in the development and implementation of an individualized plan, designed to meet the cognitive, physical, social and personal needs of each student.Responsibilities:Maintain and safeguard each family/student’s right to privacy, respect and confidentiality.Provide continuous supervision to all assigned students at all times.Be a participating member of the Direct Service Team.Assist Classroom Teacher as directed with the evaluation, development and implementation of individualized plan for each student.Implement therapeutic feeding, positioning, splinting and augmentative communication programs under the supervision of the classroom teacher or school certified therapists.Assist Classroom Teacher as directed in maintaining accurate class records.Assist students in performing self-care activities.Attend and participate in appropriate conferences and workshops as approved.