Teaching Assistant

The Center for Disability Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking Teaching Assistants to support students with individualized education plans in our Albany, NY programs. You will work under the teacher’s guidance to address student needs, prepare materials, and assist with instruction.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, be 18 or older, and obtain NYS Teaching Assistant Certification. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required, with benefits including health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NYS Teaching Assistant Certification required.
• 18+ years of age.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with activities designed to address student needs per IEPs.
• Prepare classroom materials.
• Direct instruction of students and custodial care as needed.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Teaching Assistant Certification

College credits preferred

Job description

Where people get better at life!Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.We are searching for Teaching Assistants to join our agency.Responsibilities:Assist the teacher with activities designed to address student’s needs as outlined on their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).Duties may include preparing classroom materials, direct instruction of students, and custodial care of students.Requirements:High School Diploma/GED required; college credits preferred.Will be required to obtain their NYS Teaching Assistant CertificationMust be at least 18 years of age.Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 poundsAt The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.Compensation Range:$20.00 - $23.60Benefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementEarly Access to Pay with RAINPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)