TEACHERS AIDE

UCP Long Island; Commack (NY); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

403b retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

UCP Long Island in Commack, NY is seeking a dedicated teacher's aide to support the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities and student supervision. The role involves assisting in curriculum implementation, data collection, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include collaboration with clinicians and the teacher, preparing materials, and helping with behavior management strategies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsabilités

• Assist classroom teacher in implementing curriculum with individuals or groups.
• Assist in applying strategies recommended by clinicians and the teacher.
• Support students with daily instructional activities and routines.
• Help collect and maintain data on student progress.
• Prepare materials and equipment for lessons; ensure a safe, clean learning environment.
• Participate in in-service programs and team meetings as required.

Connaissances

Bilingual Spanish

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Job Details: Job Location: Commack, NY 11725, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.21 Hourly, UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate more than75 years of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

Our special needs school in Commack, is seeking a teachers aide.to assist the classroom teacher in developing, organizing, implementing, and carrying out daily instructional activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher in curriculum implementation by working with individuals or groups of students as assigned by classroom teacher.
• Assists in implementing strategies suggested by clinicians and the teacher.
• Performs frequent daily lifting of individuals with disabilities (ages 2-21). Students may weigh approximately twenty-five through one hundred pounds.
• Assists in developing individual education plans with the teacher. Responsible to review each students individualized education plan with the teacher.
• Assists teacher in the collection and the maintenance of data for each student in relation to goals or other important observations.
• Follows daily routine developed by the teacher, which includes but not limited to the basic care of students, maintains general order and cleanliness of the learning environment and the implementation of educational strategies and methodologies as directed by the teacher.
• Provide input of progress and specific concerns/problems of individual students.
• Observes universal precautions/practices proper infection control techniques.
• Assists classroom teacher in developing objectives to meet the needs of the student.
• Assists in oral and written communication.
• Confers with teacher regarding daily plans by assisting with preparation for activities and the readiness of equipment and supplies.
• Actively participates in appropriate education and agency in-service programs and follows agency/school policy and procedures.
• Attends team meetings when required
• Assists in escorting students throughout school environment, including to and from buses and classrooms.
• Participates in planning of student and school centered activities.
• Assists in creating and maintaining a nurturing environment conducive to learning and assisting in maintenance and hygiene routines.
• Maintains student confidentiality and uses discretion when discussing student related matters.
• Assists with learning activities and follow through on behavior management routines established by the classroom teacher and school psychologist.
• Performs all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
• May be assigned a 1:1 aide position.
• Performs other related classroom duties as may be assigned by the teacher.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Educational Services/Principal or designee.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous experience preferred but not required. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.

UCP of Long Island offers comprehensive medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, a defined contribution pension plan and optional 403b retirement plan, tuition assistance.

UCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer