Teaching Assistant 27.5 Certified (DDITA)- Children's Day Program

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI); Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is looking for a motivated Teaching Assistant for their Children's Day Program. This role involves assisting in an ungraded self-contained classroom for students with developmental disabilities. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a desire to work with individuals with special needs. The position offers ongoing training and supports career growth in a meaningful educational environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with students with disabilities is vital.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required.
• A minimum of 9 college credits is required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing IEPs.
• Collect student behavior and performance data.
• Help ensure safety and supervision of students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Interest in working with students with disabilities

Education

High School Diploma

Teaching Assistant Level I certification

Job description

Teaching Assistant 27.5 Certified (DDITA)- Children's Day Program

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Job Details

Description

Overview

Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various educational settings, residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.

Teaching Assistants in the Children’s Day Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom. Teaching Assistants are offered on-going trainings and support provided by board certified behavior analysts and other qualified professionals to enhance and maximize career growth. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis.

$22.00/hr

Schedule Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:30pm or 8:30am-2:00pm

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in directly implementing IEP’s.
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in conducting basic instructional activities and in helping with the safety and supervision of students.
• Accept assignments in varying classes, in accordance with the need of the program to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
• Supervise the Substitute Teacher Assistant in the Teacher’s absence.
• Assist in student arrival from the busses and dismissal to the busses.
• Accompany assigned students if they leave the building for programmatic or emergency reasons.
• Be familiar and act in accordance with all policies contained in the Children’s Day Services Handbook for Staff.
• Participate in performance reviews/discussions.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Classroom Assistant (DDITA) must complete requirements outlined by NYSED and apply for Teaching Assistant Level I certification within 6 months of employment and receive certification within 1 year. This certification requires: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, School Violence Prevention and Intervention, Dignity for All Students Act, NYSATAS Exam, Fingerprint Clearance, Application for TA certification and High School diploma
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with students with disabilities.
• Experience working with children and/or individuals with disabilities is preferable.
• Must attend and pass in-services and trainings.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• A minimum of 9 college credits with one year of hire is required.
• Must maintain active status of Level I or Level III certificate once attained.
  
  

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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  Education and Training

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  Individual and Family Services

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