Teacher Assistant - Whitestone Day School - QSAC Education

Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC), Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

QSAC seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, providing essential one-on-one and small group instruction. This full-time role emphasizes supporting students in their educational and social development, adhering to individual learning plans under certified supervision.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Opportunities for career advancement

Access to BCBA, CEUs, and CTLE credits

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• NYS Level 1 TA Certification required.
• 1-2 years experience in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional services under a supervising teacher.
• Support implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist students in various instructional settings.

Skills

Communication

Ability to assist

Recreation Support

Socialization

Motor Skills Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certification

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Whitestone Day School - QSAC Education

Job Category: Education/Early Intervention

Requisition Number: TEACH007741

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• Posted : April 11, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Whitestone, NY 11357, USA

Description

"Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!”

This position requires you to work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum between the ages of 5-22 years old

Job Summary

QSAC is seeking dedicated and energetic NYS Certified Teaching Assistants, who provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a New York State certified teacher. The role focuses on one-on-one or small group instruction as outlined by the supervising teacher. Teaching Assistants support students’ recreation, motor, vocational, socialization and communication, leisure and motor skills through the use of behavior analytic teaching procedures.

The starting rate for this position is $21.00.

Must have your TA Certification level, experience and education. If you do not have a TA-Level 1 Certification, you will start the position as a Teachers Aide at $17.00 USD hourly and you must obtain your TA-1 Certification within the first 4 months of employment. After successful completion of this certification, your rate will be adjusted to $21.00 USD Hourly.

Additional job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Guiding and assisting students in various instruction settings and class routines
• Under teacher direction, implementing student's Individual Education Plans (IEP)s and Behavior Intervention plans (when applicable)

Work Experience and Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• 1-2 years’ work experience is a school setting is preferred
• NYS Certification of at least Level 1 Teaching Assistant, required
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills

QSAC has terrific benefits that go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $6 dollars per paycheck ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for full time staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for full time staff)
• 403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to BCBA, CEU’s and CTLE credits

* We adhere to all strict COVID guidelines at all of our programs and sites.

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

To Apply: Please send resumes to [e-mail]

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