Teaching Assistant (West Hills)

Gersh Autism Academy; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401k/IRA

Life Insurance

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Gersh Autism Academy in Huntington, NY seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support teachers in delivering effective education for students with autism. You will help implement IEPs and BIPs, track progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support each child’s growth.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assisting with lessons, and ensuring a safe, clean classroom environment while participating in required trainings and meetings.

Qualifications

• Prior TA experience is required.
• ATAS or TA exam ability.
• Experience with autism spectrum preferred.
• EPI pen or seizure meds experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support teacher with ABA, CPS, or alternative strategies prioritizing student needs.
• Create a positive learning environment by displaying student work and projects.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment for students.
• Assist in planning and delivering lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Modify materials to suit learning progress.
• Keep accurate student records and write annual progress reports.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

*Please note, this is a year-round school program.** **

The Teacher Assistant will be responsible for supporting the teacher who is teaching students who may demonstrate academic, behavioral, and/or social deficits. Teaching all academic subjects and life skills, modifying when necessary to meet the individual needs of students.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the teacher in utilizing appropriate methodologies such as Applied Behavior Analysis, Collaborative Problem Solving, or other effective strategies that prioritize the student’s needs.

• Create a positive, authentic learning environment by displaying student work and projects.

• Maintain a consistent and safe classroom environment for students.

• Assist the teacher in planning and executing lessons tailored to individual student needs and appropriate group lessons.

• Modify materials as needed to ensure effective student learning.

• Keep accurate student records, including relevant information in each student’s binder and writing annual reports as per guidelines.

• Implement and support Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for each student.

• Administer assessments to track student progress and identify areas of concern.

• Collaborate with professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and others to support a team-based approach.

• Promote student health, safety, and social interaction with peers.

• Participate in required training, team meetings, community activities, and school events.

• Communicate regularly with supervisors regarding classroom dynamics and student development.

• Complete daily attendance reports and supervise students during bathroom and mealtime activities, including cleaning and assisting with hygiene tasks.

• Support the overall classroom environment by ensuring cleanliness, including sweeping floors and cleaning counters, shelves, refrigerators, and microwaves.

• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and open houses.

• Assign staff to students each morning and check daily data collection each afternoon.

• Other, as assigned by administration.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred

• Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant is required

• Teaching Assistant Skills Test (ATAS)(or ability to take the TA exam)

• Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum preferred

• Experience administering an EPI pen or seizure meds a plus!

Working conditions

• Location: Huntington, NY

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM-3:30PM (and once a week until 4PM for a team meeting)

• Occasional before- and after-school work hours at the discretion of the administrative staff.

• School/classroom setting.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CP (therapeutic hold) procedures.

• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.

Benefits for fulltime employees

Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development