Teaching Assistant - Queensbury, NY

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services invites applications for Teaching Assistant positions at the Prospect Center school in Queensbury, NY. The role supports teachers, assists with students’ activities, and participates in daily living tasks under supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 18+ years old; NYS Teaching Assistant Certification must be obtained within one year of hire. The position offers insurance, retirement, PTO and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college credits preferred.
• Must obtain NYS Teaching Assistant Certification within one year of hire.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional activities under teacher direction.
• May assume class duties when the teacher is unavailable.
• Follow mobility, dining and daily living protocols as needed.
• Support student management and environment setup.
• Deliver information to supervisor and team in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents verbally or in writing as directed.
• Participate in classroom dining program.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Teaching Assistant Certification within 1 year

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 Prospect Center school in Queensbury, NY.

Responsibilities

• Assists in instructional activities as directed by the teacher- including direct instruction of students
• May assume responsibility for class when teacher is absent/unavailable
• Follows mobility, dining and direct care protocols as directed by the teacher or therapist and as noted on individual fact sheets
• Assists with management needs of students, including performing duties related to activities of daily living, (toileting, diapering, washing, tooth brushing), dress/undress, put on/remove adaptive equipment, set up students’ learning environment
• Carries out therapeutic goals within classroom activities as directed by and in conjunction with the therapist, includes systematic lifting and positioning of students and application and removal of equipment
• Follows behavioral plans/intervention techniques for assigned students, as directed by teacher, school psychologist, and/or behavior support staff
• Communicates student information accurately and in a timely fashion to supervisor and/or appropriate team members.
• May be directed to communicate with parents verbally or in writing
• Participates in classroom dining program
• Performs additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; college credits preferred.
• Will be required to obtain their NYS Teaching Assistant Certification within one year of hire
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

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.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Compensation Range: $20.00 - $23.60

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.