Teaching Assistant Certified EDU EDU-School Age

Springbrook NY Inc; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook NY Inc. in Town of Oneonta, NY is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to provide instructional support and behavioral assistance to students diagnosed with developmental disabilities, including autism.

Implement learning and behavioral plans, assist in classroom instruction, and support the teacher with materials and documentation. Candidates must hold New York State Teacher Assistant Certification; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• New York State Teacher Assistant Certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred; higher degree required for Golisano.
• May be required to know or learn ABA.
• Experience with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Highly organized and collaborative.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook and Word; ability to learn more software.
• Must lift 50 lbs independently and assist heavier lifts.
• Ability to perform all required physical interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and intensive behavioral assistance.
• Support behavior management, classroom instruction, and management.
• Implement learning and behavioral support plans.
• Perform clerical duties related to documentation.
• Assist teacher and perform duties as assigned.
• Use behaviorally based instructional practices under guidance.
• Attend required meetings and work with the team.
• Teach individual or small group lessons under direction.
• Prepare learning materials and secure classroom provisions.
• Supervise students throughout the day in all environments.
• Collaborate with team on communication strategies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative work

ABA knowledge

Computer literacy (Excel, Outlook,Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Special Education or related field preferred

Associates’ degree or higher for Golisano positions

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Pay range: $19-$21 per hour based on experience and education

• Provide instructional support and intensive behavioral assistance to students who are diagnosed with developmental disabilities including autism.
• Perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management, classroom instruction, and classroom management.
• Implement learning plans and behavioral support plans.
• Perform a variety of clerical support duties related to maintenance of documentation requirements of various kinds.
• Assist teacher and perform duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate an understanding of behaviorally based instructional practices, given support.
• Attend meetings, as required.
• Under the teacher’s direction, teach individual or small group lessons using teacher prepared materials.
• Under the teacher’s direction, secure classroom provisions and/or make appropriate learning materials.
• Supervise students throughout the day, in all environments.
• Assist teacher in relation to his/her team role related to direct support professionals.
• Support team with positive communication strategies.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• New York State Teacher Assistant Certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in Special Education or another related field preferred; Associates’ degree or higher required for those working in Golisano.
• May be required, if applicable, to know or learn ABA.
• Experience working with persons diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Applicant should be highly organized and able to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
• Be able to perform all physical interventions.

Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required