Teacher Assistant

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Teacher Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will support children and adults with developmental disabilities, ensuring their safety and promoting a conducive learning environment. You will work closely with experienced professionals, helping individuals achieve their highest potential. The organization values flexibility, creativity, and a sense of humor, offering a supportive atmosphere where your contributions truly matter. With excellent benefits, including over five weeks of paid time off in your first year and opportunities for career advancement, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Over 5 weeks of paid time off

8 sick days

403(b) plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement up to $15k annually

Student loan repayment assistance

Qualifications

• Valid NY Drivers License required.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing instructional programs.
• Guide students in socially appropriate behavior.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Sense of Humor

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

Description

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Are you new to this field and want to learn more? Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Red Hook, NY (12571), this position is responsible for assisting teacher and residential staff in planning and implementing instructional and residential programs for individual students. Ensuring the students’ welfare, safety, and location at all times, the Teacher Assistant will assist in establishing a classroom environment conducive to academic and social learning by helping to maintain order. They will guide students in socially appropriate behavior on and off campus and attempt to resolve student crises and/or contact the supervisor when assistance is needed.

Location: Main campus, Red Hook school

Salary: Experience credit applied in addition to base pay.

• HS Diploma: $18.50 - $19.79 per hour

• BA/BS: $19.50 - $20.86 per hour

• MA/MS or higher: $20.50 - $21.93 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm.

As a Teacher Assistant at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Experience working in a classroom with low student to staff ratios.

• Opportunities to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and helping them to achieve their highest potential.

• Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.

• 8 sick days

• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting here)

• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution

• Employee Assistance Program

• Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!

Qualifications

To qualify, we require our Teacher Assistants to:

• Have a HS diploma with one year of related experience. Bachelor degree or Associates degree with one (1) year of related experience preferred.

• Have a valid NY Drivers License.

• Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.

• Have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.

Physical Requirements: Pre-employment physical required. Significant and frequent amounts of walking, sitting, stooping, bending & standing required. Frequent planned, outside activities causing exposure to sunlight and heat. Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. Good manual dexterity.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Posted Date: 2 days ago (4/7/2025 2:28 PM)

Requisition ID: 2025-43619

Category: Education

Position Type: Full-Time

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.