Teacher Assistant (Level 1)

What’s Upstate; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

What’s Upstate is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and contribute to lesson planning while ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals with varying abilities. The role requires relevant certifications, a passion for education, and offers a chance to grow within a supportive work environment, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Generous PTO Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification or a teacher's certificate is necessary.
• Must maintain valid Level I Teacher Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Aid in coordinating individual and group activities according to IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Ensure safety and well-being of individuals supported.

Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Support

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification

NYS classroom teacher’s certificate

Job description

The Teacher Assistant is responsible to aid with classroom activities, contribute to lesson planning, provide instruction, pursue individual IEP’s, provide daily ADL care, assist the team in planning activities, maintain accurate & timely records and charts and participate in Agency activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Aid in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with IEP goals and plans, act as back-up in absence of the teacher.
• Contribute to lesson planning.
• Provide individual and group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Implement the students’ IEP’s, lesson plans, and behavior plans.
• Assist the team in planning and implementation of classroom activities.
• Maintain records and charts.
• Participate in activities as part of the classroom team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees.
• Ensure that documentation is accurate and effectively communicates information.
• Promote and oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals’ we support through use of written, verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers.
• Attend to personal, self-care and other program needs that the people we support cannot independently accomplish.
• Keep the nursing team advised of medical and dietary concerns.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• The employee must posses one of the following:
• A valid NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification or documentation verifying that all requirements have been met and submitted to NYSED Office of Teaching.
• A valid NYS classroom teacher’s certificate
• Must Maintain Valid Level I Teacher Assistant Certification
• Travel is required. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.

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