TEACHER ASSISTANT

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services seeks a Teacher Assistant to support the classroom teacher by delivering direct instructional services aligned with each child’s IEP and by performing non-teaching duties under supervision.

The role includes covering classes in the teacher's absence, supporting bilingual (English/Spanish) learners, and maintaining student portfolios while coordinating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NYS TA Certification Level I or higher required.
• Experience working with preschoolers preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must obtain AA in Early Childhood/Special Education within 6 years of hire.
• Complete the mandatory trainings in child abuse identification, reporting, and prevention as well as DOE/DOH/SDFS training.
• Complete 15 hours of training every 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for the class in the absence of the teacher.
• If bilingual, work with Spanish-dominant children, creating an alternative placement for bilingual placement.
• Call parents when language is an issue.
• Work with individual pupils or groups on special instructional projects or assignments.
• Collect and prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with crisis intervention and classroom supervision.
• Assist teachers in developing instructional behavioral objectives for IEPs.
• Assist teacher in IEP goals tracking, taking anecdotal records, and creating student’s portfolio.

Skills

bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

NYS Teaching Assistant Certification Level I+

Experience with preschoolers preferred

AA in Early Childhood/Special Education within 6 years

Job description

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

Teacher Assistant

The Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in carrying out the academic and behavioral objectives set forth in the child’s IEP by providing direct instructional services to students and performing non‑teaching support duties under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for the class in the absence of the teacher.
• If bilingual, work with Spanish‑dominant children, creating an “alternative placement” for children who need a bilingual placement.
• Call parents when language is an issue.
• Work with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects or assignments.
• Collect and prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with crisis intervention and classroom supervision.
• Assist teachers in developing instructional behavioral objectives for IEPs.
• Assist teacher in IEP goals tracking, taking anecdotal records, and creating student’s portfolio.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), Level I or higher NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, experience working with preschoolers preferred, bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, must obtain an AA in Early Childhood/Special Education within 6 years of hire, complete the mandatory 2 hours of training in child abuse and maltreatment identification, reporting, and prevention as well as the requirements of applicable statutes and regulations, timely complete all mandatory DOH, DOE and SDFS training, complete 15 hours of training every 24 months, including the mandatory child abuse prevention and other subjects related to child health, safety, and early childhood development (Child Care Article 47 providers only).

Physical Requirements

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